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Webster Township.

United States .

State of Michigan

Washtenaw County

Salem Township

Northfield

Dexter

Webster

Lyndon

Sylvan

Lima

Scio

Ann Arbor

Superior

Ypsilanti

Pittsfleld

Lodi

Freedom

Sharon

Manchester

Bridgewater *

Saline

York

Augusta

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Cities and Villages.

Korth half of Ann Arbor

106 & 107

Delhi Tillage

. 109

Moorville

. 109

Milan

. 109

Chelsea

. 109

Salem . . . . . ' •

.. 109

South half of Ann Arbor .

110* 111

Dexter ......

. 112

ISTorth half of Ypsilanti .

114 A 115

South »' " ...

318* 119

Manchester

112^

Saline

112 J

Salem Township.

Residence of Jas. B. Van Atta •

** E. T. Walker

«« G. N. B. Renwick

'' D. T. Birch . . .

" C. Wheeler .

** J. L. Bennett

«' T. B. Gorton .

"■ E. O. Smith .

*' Wm. Rider .

" A. C. Northrop

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Northfield Township.

Residence of George Renwick .
" K. Brundage .

Dr. N. S. Halleck .
" Geo. Sutton .

«' W. Yanson .

" Wm. Doty

" B. Keenan

<' H. Sessions

Dexter City and Township.

Residence of Hon. C. S. Gregory
Store of F. Jaeger
MillofEvarts&Co. .
Store of W. F. Schlanderer
Residence and Mill of Thos. Birkett

'' Agur Taylor .

** H. M. Johnson

*' John Costello

Catholic Church
Residence of Patrick Fleming .

" Green Johnson

<* Dennis Warner

<' H. Warner

«♦ W. E. Stevenson .

<' Wm. A. Jones

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Residence of S. H. Ball
** A. Mallion

'* J. B. Arms

i' F. Lee .

W. C. Brass
'* G. J. Howard

"■ H. Warren ,

L3mdon Township.

Residence of J- H. Collins

" A. C. Collins

'' E. Skidmore

*' O. Clark

•i W. E. Wessels

'^ R. Howlett .

'« J. K. Yocum

Sylvan Township.

Residence of Hon. J. M. Congdon
'' I. Taylor

«' H. Pierce

" E. Spencer

•< Chas. M. Davis

" Jas. Runciman

*' C. H. Wines .

" Jas. Riggs

McKune House ....

Residence of J. R. Gates .

Lima Township.

Residence of E. Westfall
" T. S. Sears .

'< R. Goodwin .

<' S. Parker

G. H. Mitchell
'• Thos. Jewett .

*' John Alten .

*' Chas. Clements

*' Jas. McLaren

«' E. A. Nordman

'- E. H. Keyes .

Scio Township.

Residence of John S. Pacey
'< R. Knight .

'' Mrs. N. C. Goodale

<< Henry Osborn

" Jacob Jedele .

*' Jas. Osborn .

*« B. W. Waite .

Bird's-Eye View of Delhi Village
Residence of J. T. Sullivan
** W. C. Foster .

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Ann Arbor City and Township,

Residence of L. C. Risdon

" Dr. D. B. Kellogg

Medical Works of Dr. D. B. Kellogg
Residence of D. Mowerson

'« N. T. White

<' Lemuel Poster

*< H. N. Hicks

" F. Sorg

'< Mrs. Chas. Behr

«* A. Tenbrook

Sash-Factory of J. G. Miller
Residence of W. P. Brown
Store of L. C. Risdon
Residence of G. F. Gwinner
Planing-Mill of Luick and Bro,
Marble-Works of A. Eisele
Stable of Polhemus and Son
Buchoz's Block
Orchestrion Hall
Residence of E. C. Seaman

<* H. Krause .

'^ F. Schmad .

C. H. Millen

u W. H. Taylor

<' J. M. Braun

u J. C. Allen .

Store of A. D. Seyler
Residence of N. B. Cole .
Orchestrion Hall, H. Binder

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Superior Township.

Residence of J. O. Thompson

»' J. W. Nanry

"" G. W. Gale .

»* Wm. Klein .

«* J. G. Rooke .

E. M. Cole .

Ypsilanti City and Tomiship.

Residence of E. D. Lay .
First Presbyterian Church
Store of Henderson and Glover
Marble-Works of D. C. Batchelder
Residence of John Starkweather

*' A. Worden .

Union School .
Residence of J. C. Gillett

'' J. S. Worden

G. D. Wiard

«' D. B. Greene

Pittsfleld Township.

Residence of F. C. Crittenden
*' David Depuv

'' W. J. Canfield

" David Cody .

** S. Harwood .

*' F. D. Rathfon

" E. Crane

*' S. Hinckley .

Poorhouse ....

Residence of J. S. Henderson
" R. Ross .

'' A. N. Crittenden

Lodi Township.

Residence of H. W. Bassett

" H. Geddes

" John Kress .

<' G. S. Waters

" L. Bassett ' .

*' H. Voorhies .

*' L. Blaess

•' O. C. Sweetland

Freedom Township.

Residence of L. Dresselhguse

" H. Uphaus .

" James Winton

<< J. G. Feldkamp .

*' W. P. Pficenmaier

" E. G. Haarer .

" J. Weis .

Sharon Township.

Residence of J. H. Schlicht

*« E. Annabil .

'' J. J. Robison

'* Mrs. R. W. Comstock

" C. G. Leeman

*' F. Everett .

i' J. Haselschwardt

«' E. Freer

" A. Higley .

'' J. Everett .

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Manchester City and' Township.

Residence of G. W. Hoy .
*' G. R. Palmer

J. D. Van Duvn .
W. H. Pottle '
Store of W. S. Carr .
Block of Lehn and Kirchgesser
Residence of R. Greene

<* J. D. Carey .

Bridgewater Township.

Storeof H. Guthardt
Residence of W. F. Allen .

'« Z. T. Starr .

<' - C. Brown

^' Rev. R. and E. Y. Powell

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Saline Township.

Residence of M. Himerclinger

•* R. Hammond

" G. Keissle .

" M. Reynolds

'« A. Davenport

Saline Exchange, A. Harmon, Prop
Residence of D. Miller .

" A. Bush

*^ O. Risdon

'* R. Shaw

" A. L. Feldkamp

Farm and Villa of A. K. Clark

'« H. Bennett .

Residence of G. Osborn

'< E. C. Robison

*' L. Andrews .

" H. A. Hammond

'' C. Parsons .

Sc-ore of C. Parsons .

York Township.

Residence of J. E. Rogers

J. W. Blakeslee .

*< Henry Coe .

" O. Gooding .

J. S. Kvte .

«« G. F. Richards .

'^ S. Orr .

" John Coe

'< E. Pearson .

'< G. Coe .

Milan Hotel, L. Burnham, Prop. .
Residence of J. IT. Fuller

<' W. Dexter .

'* D. Ay les worth

T. H. Fuller

" J. Corwin .

" W. Basom .

Augusta Township.

Residence of A. M. Darling
'< C. C. Harmon

Paint Creek Cheese Factory .

Residence of H. P. Thompson .
" Hon. J. W. Childs

*' Aaron Childs

*' G. Muir

" R. Campbell

•* A. Osborn .

i« H. McCarty .

»' Mrs. W. M, McGrau

<' P. Dansingberg .

'' J. D. Olcott .

" G. Moffitt .

<* W. D. Morton

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O. C. Sweetland .80

Mrs. O. C. Sweetland 80

E. B. Gidly 25

J. Q. A. Sessions 25

C. B. Porter . . . . ^ . . .25

D. Cramer .... ^^M . . . 25
A. D. Crane . . , ^' ... 26
Dr. N. S. Halleck . . .^ . . . 26

N. C. Goodale 26

J. W. Wing 26

Milan Glover 27

George Sutton .27

W. H. Lewis ....:.. 27

J. W. Childs . 24

R. Powell .24

C. White .24

C. Beckwith 24

J. Falconer 24

C. Parsons . . 24

Rev. Charles Glenn 24

Directory and Business Notices.

Business Notices 15

Patrons' Directory ..... 113-124

List of County Officers .... 23

County and Township History . . 17-22

Farm House, — Baiiern Hatis
School House, — Schul Haus

Church, — Kirche

Mills, — Muhlen

Blacksmith Shop,— Schniede
Cemeteries, — Begrdbnisspldtze
Roads, — Lafidstrasse
Railroads,— i9a/^^^ Wege

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Proposed Railroads, — Vorgeschlagne Bahn Wege

Stone Quarries, — Stein Bruche

Lime Kilns, — Kalk Oefen

Orchards, — Obstgdrten ^

Timber, — Holz

Swamp, — Sump/
Creeks, — Bdche

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PROMINENT l^SINESS HOUSES OF WASHTENAW" COUNTY.

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C. L PACK & CO.,

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Tobacco, Segars,

SNUFF, FIFES, Etc,,

With ft fall stock of goods generally bek>iiging to the trade.
Also manufaetti^rs of the celebrated

And other brands of cigars.

No. 10 East Huron Street,

AJ^JT ARBOR, MICH.

asriBW^ BOOT AJsriD s:hoe! a-rosDE.

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BOOTS AND SHOES,

M§. 8 Smth Mam Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

wmiu w. Rums,
DENTIST,

SucceasoT to G. W. NORTH.

Office^ 18 Soutb Malii St.^

Opposite National Bank.

Resimce, 27 LIBERTY STREET.

NriROUS OXIDE GAS ADMINISTERED WHEN
REQUESTED.

II S. MAIN STREET, ANN ARSORr MICH.,

Ke^ tiie lacgeft and ftnett assortment oH

SUM m PUTED WARE, SFECTAOLES, Etc.

in Washtenaw County, and at prices 80 low as to bring our goods within
the reach of all.

REPAIRING OF WATCHES. CLOCKS. AND JEWELRY
in the best manner possible.

MJlSase&SDB,

DEALERS IN

amKERIHG, HpES BROS, ^D PERSON & CO.'S

ESTEY & CO.'S ORGANS,

STusital Pt^ai^ist gmrallg.
VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS.

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oms, Gregory Block,

ANN

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MRS. E. RC£H*^.
In ail kinds of Wor « i nd i ncy Goods,

:>-p SKIRTS 3M .o*miaB!D.

4 «K*»0w A Mick.

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W. C. CARR,

DENTIST,

No. 26 SOUTH MAIN STREET.

ANN ARBOR,

laillriuitmrMea. I WU. S. FBITTS,

I mwm m soucitor,

Prosecutes all kinds of claims against
the United States.

! PENSIONS FOR SOLDtCHS, WtDOWS, ORPHANS,
I . AND DEPENDENT REUTIVES

PROCURED.

Know ye

Unjust charge of ^emerHon renuifU'd, and
Discharge dupiietUe dimchurgea obtitined.

214 MAIN ST., JACKSON, MICH.

Address Iiock Box 220.

OfL PORTRAITS,
IHDIA INK.

WATER COLORS,
REMBRANDTS,
PORCELAINS^

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BERLIN PHOTO'S.
PHOTO CRAYONS,
AMBROTYPES.
LOCKET PICTURES.
MEDALLIONS,

SAM. B. HEVENATJtJH,

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28 EAST HURON STREET, up stairs.

OVAL FRAMES. VELVET CASES.

SQUARE FRAMES.
ARCH-TOP FRAMES.
61 LT FRAMES.
BLACK WALNUT FRAMES.

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PICTURE MATS.
PICTURE CORD,

PICTURE NAILS,
VELVET PASSEPARTOUT.

C B. PORTISR^ Dentist, .

Offiea eBtabUshed ai Ann Arhor in 19Sa,

While jtrateful to a generous public in Washtenaw County and surrounding country, who
have for the past twenty-three years giren me a large patronage at my office, I desire to say
that on acconnt of impaired healtli, I am obliged to l)e much ixx Hhe open air, and for the pres-
et shalf?^ my attention almo'st exclnsively to MECHANICA.L DENTISTBY Persons
living at a distance wishing teeth extracted or Abwficiai. Tbeth made, can be accom-
modated at their homes by notifying me by mail or leaving word at my offtce I shall keep
SwavB on hand a large and well-selected stock, from which to select Dentures, to suit persons
S any age or completion. Also, LIQUID NITKOUS OXIDE GAS administered as an Anaes-
thetic to all who wish teetii extracted without pain. This agent is perfectly harmless, and
has been used in thousands of cases since its first introduction into Dental Surgery, and m
every case it insured entire freedom from pain, even in the most difficult and painful opera-
tions. I shall continue as heretofore to keep an office in Ann Arbor. All work guaranteed.

HESNIOH « SUmXTBR,

HATS, CAPS, FDBS, anl GSHTS' FMSISHIHG GfflDS,

SOLE AGENTS FOR HARRISES SEAMLESS KID&
S Bturon Street, A^mn A.r\*or, IMloh.

ANDREW R, SCHMIBT,

MANUFACTURER OF

WAGOKS, AND SLEIQES.

A full supply constantly on hand <rf everything in my line. All orders for repairing,
or new work, will receive prompt attention, and

WARRANTED TO GIVE 'SATISFACTION.

I respectfully solicit your patronage, and guarantee prices to
corr^pond to the times.

SHOPS COR- OETROIT AHO WORTH STS.,

ANN ARBOR, MICH,

YOVlffC^ A1I£RI€)A

TOBACCO AND COHFECTIOlfEEY STOIB,

SOUTH SIDE, YPSILANTI, MICH*

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Allthe<*oic«bf»»d8<tf A«erie«BaodF<>re%ttTi*«!iw»i^ Also

sU kln^ or C9S«!Ctioiiery.

R. D. BULLOCK,

Wholesale and Re^dl

DEALER IN

PIUNOS UNO ORCIINS,

jACKsdm

SMITH IMERICIN ORC»W,

AND

FIRST-CLASS PIANOS.

" DENTIST, .

OFFICE, MASONIC HALL BLOCK, EA^^T SIDE,

YPSILAMTI, MICH.

O. L. TEMPLE.
Op«rat«r.

A. J. ROI-OSON,

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TEMPLE & ROIiOSOlSrS

PHOTOGRAPHIC AND ART STUBIO,

FOLLEU HOUSE BLOCK,

Special artiat for copying and enlarging c^^ pktims ^4 teltyi^ >. ^^
in water colors, India ink, or oil.

Gard Photo's, Cabinets, and 8 xJO Partraits fimsk&d in f^
best styles of the art.

Tpmlaitti Medieal Initilii^

impro¥ed n»t)iodi of Trtatontfit 1^

CATARRH, RHEUMATISM . PARAtmS, Em BR, Etc.

CHROKIC DISEASES A SPECIAX.Tr.

Patients treated at home, by latter, if desired. TreatmoBt by Inhala^m, tiitklBh
Blectrfeal Baths, Lift Cure, etc. Address

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BBS. HAUi A GOOSBICCPhyridaM »ad gwpitetaw, Y|»aMal,j

O. S. "VT". JB A T tP W JJ5r,

Oface, No. 3 Follett Block, up stairs, opposite tiie Be>pot,
YPSILANTI, MICH.

W. B. SAlilTH, M.D.,

PHYSICIAN km SDRGEON

OFFICS AND BISIDBMCS,

Two doors west of Presbyterian Church, Huron 8f., ^

ANN ARBOR, MICH.

CHAELES U. WOODRUFF,

SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY,
Real Estate, Loan, Collection,

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6ENEML INSUR&IIGE A6ENT,

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HISTORY OF THE CITIES, VILLAGES, AND TOWNSHIPS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.

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Books of history and remmiscences whicli preserre the memory of the past—
those grand old times of pioneers and Indians, log cabins and clearings, bears,
wolves, and massasaugers— are justly treasured by all. In no age of the world
has there been truer heroism manifested than in the romantic life of the early
Western adventurers ! The old man of to-day, who was a child then, when those
strange events were transpiring, heard, around the old-fashioned jBreplace, mar-
velous tales "stranger than fiction/' and grew up to manhood familiar with the
strange, wild life which hardly seems real to us who know the country now.

Washtenaw! The name is of Indian origin, given originally to Grand River,
which rises in the southwestern portion of the.County,— -« Wash-ten-ong," mean-
ing at or on the river. Washtenaw County is one of the oldest, wealthiest, and
most intelligent eounties in Michigan. It is situated in the'S. S.-E. part of the
State,— its County-seat being in latitude 42° 16' north, and longitude 83° 40'
west from Greenwich. It is twenty-four miles wide and thirty miles long, com-
prising four tiers of townships of five towns each. Its rivers, lakes, and other
topographic features may be s«en from the accompanying maps of this work.
The County has a great diversity of surface, a rich soil, and an industrious, in-
telligent people. Its agricultural, industrial, and educational interests will be
considered further on. We desire to present to the reader first as full an account
as possible of its "

FIRST SETTLEMENT.
The earliest inhabitants were the aborigines, — scattered tribes of Wyandots,
Pottawatamies, etc.,— who generally lived in peaceful contiguity. The red man's
domain was first invaded by the French explorers: Father Segard, in 1632;
Marquette, in 1673; and Robert de La vSalie, in 1679. The latter circumnavi-
gated the lower peninsula of Michigan,* and, in prospecting along the bt)rders,
may have wended his adventurous way through old Washtenaw. After the
settlement of Detroit, in 1701, by a French colony, the speottlative fur-traders
who trafficked with the Indians, and the Jesuit missionaries, who had a zealous
regard for the spiritual welfare of the aborigines, whom they endeavored to con-
vert to Christianity, often tracked over the hills and vales of this County. In
1805 the territory of Michigan was formed, and four years later the first success-
ful settlement was effected in Washtenaw County, at Ypsilanti, by the French
trackers, Godfrey, Pepin, and Le Shambre. At this time the entire population of
the Territory was less than four thousand souls, and eighty per cent, of those
were French. Then came the

WAR OF 1812.

After the fall of Betroit, General Harrison made an attempt to recover it from
the British, or at least to protect the fronMer settlements in Monroe County and
its contiguity, which included the settled portions of what is now Washtenaw; he
sent General Winchester with a fonse of one thousand men to this section, and on
the 22d of January, 1813, he was attacked by a superior force of British and
Indians, under General Proctor, at Frenchtown, on the river Raisin. General
Winchester was made prisoner, and his troops surrendered, upon guaranty from
the British commander, of protection from the Indians. In utter disregard of
these stipulations. Proctor withdrew with his white troops to Maldon, when, all
restraint being removed, his dusky allies indiscriminately massacred the prisoners.
. This affair is known in history as the "Battle of the Raisin.** After the death
of Tecumseh (October 5), at the battle of the Thames, Betroit was recovered, and
the Michigan settlements began to breathe freer, and have less apprehension of
Indian onslaughts. Peace was declared Becember 24, 1814.

Michigan was known from 1796 to 1800 as the "Northwest Territory," under
the governorship of Arthur St. Clair; for the next five years as "Indiana Terri-
tory,*' presided over by General W. H. Harrison ; but in 1805 it assumed its present
name, and General Hull was territorial governor until 1813, when he was suc-
ceeded by Lewis Cass, who administered its affairs until 1831, followed by George
B. Porter and Stevens T. Mason to the year (1835) when Michigan became a State,
although not admitted until 1837, the twenty-sixth member of the Federal Union.

The first government surveys of land were made in 1816, and two years later
tthey came into market. From this period dates the permanent settling of the
State. The Indian claim to 6,000,000 acres (including Washtenaw, and the
greater portion of the land in the east part of the State, so far north as Thunder
Bay River) was extinguished by a treaty concluded by General Cass, at Saginaw,
in September, 1819 ; and two years later the " Chicago Treaty'' obliterated the
Indian title to all the remaining lands in the State south of the Grand River.
Thus the lands were thrown open to settlement; and the next ten years were an
important decade in the Hstory of Washtenaw Countjpr

The pioneer settlement of Washtenaw, as before stated, was at Ypsilanti, in
1809, when Gabriel Godfrey, a Frenchman, accompanied by Francis Pepin and
JiOuis Le Shambre, established a trading-post. The building erected for this
purpose stood upon the west bank of the river, about where Mr. George Hill now
resides. At that time, and previously, the Indians regarded these banks of the
Huron with special favor, and at Ypsilanti their trails from a wide extent of
country intersected. We do not wonder at the taste of those Sons of the Forest.
It seems to have been neutral ground between the rival tribes. They had a burial-
place just at the foot of the bill, where they believed they had equipped many a
warrior for the conflicts of his way towards the " happy hunting-grounds." There
was another, near where Chauncey Joslyn now lives, where tradition hath it a
human victim was once offered in sacrifice. Large quantities of bones, arrows,
stone hatchets and ornaments were dug from the ground in that locality.

In the year 1811 about 2500 acres were patented to the above-named traders,
under the seal of President Madison, according to an Act of Congress applying to
such cases. This tract is marked upon old maps as Frenck claimt. At first this
post was profitable in a bartering business with the Indians ; but after the
treaties before alluded to, the Indians were removed so far to the westward that
trade and barter grew less and less, until about ^^^^^ «^^«° «P^ ^^^«g^
the original traders remained most of the time, ^^m&ce was then known
as ** Godfrey's, on the Pottawatomie trail.** ^^

* The name » Mich-i-gan" is said to be derived from two Cbippevva words, signifying iprtat
and Ic^e.

The next settlement was in the spring of 1823. Major Benjamin Woodruff,
Robert M. Stitts, John Thayer, and Bavid Beverly settled about one mile south-
east of the present village of Ypsilanti, where now is found the farm of Chester
Yost. This settlement took the name of Woodruff's Grove. Yet the founding of
a city did not seem to have entered the heads of the original settlers; they simply
located where experience taught them to expect good fortune. Jason and Baniel
Cross, and Mr Peck, with their families, came in soon after, and about the same
time Bavid Beverly died, — the first death of a white man in the County. All of
the above-named have gone to their final account except Mr. Stitts, who is now
residing in the township of Augusta. These first settlers mostly came up the
river by the use of a flat-bottomed boat propelled by poles : for four or five years
this boat was much used, but the knowledge of a wharf there, and notices that
Captain Stitts will leave it on such a day, have long sinqe passed away. Soon
after the settlement was effected at Woodruff^s, two families by the name of Hall
settled upon the west side of the river, about opposite the grove, who are said to
have been very wild and savage-like, calling themselves " the Kings of the
River.*' In the autumn of 1823, John Bryan and family came in from Geneseo,
New York, with the first ox-team which ever came through direct from Betroit.
Of this journey Mrs. Bryan says : —

'* After a wearisome journey of four days, through the thick woods and marshes,
— husband cutting the road before us with an ax, — we arrived at night on the
beautiful Huron, October 23, 1823. We got the privilege of staying in a log
cabin with another family until we could build one, into which we moved the last
day of Becember. Eight weeks after this (February 27, 1824) my son Alpha was
born. We called him Alpha Wathtenaic, — the latter in honor of the County, and
the former on account of his being the first child born in the County .f

"It was amusing, the first fall and winter, to hear the corn mills in operation
every morning before daylight. There were two in the settlement. They were
made as follows : a hole was burned in the top of a stout oak stump ; after scraping
this clean from coal, a stick albout six feet long and eight inches in diamete#%as
rounded at one end, and hung by a spring-pole directly over the stump; a hole
was bored through this pestle for handles; and now the mill was done. A man
would pound a peck of dry corn in half an hour, so that half of it would pass
through a sieve for bread; and very little of any other kind of bread was used in
the settlement for two years. Sometimes for weeks together we Bad nothing to
cat but this sort of bread, and potatoes.

"We saw but few Indians the first year; but the next summer they came
through our place by hundreds. Every morning they would go to every house,
begging for something to eat. As I was much alone, and a quarter of a mile from
any house, many times, when I saw them coming, I have instantly put my table
out of sight, — I could not feed them without robbing my children. It was
enough to make one's heart ache to see the condition of these poor Indians !
Sometimes there would be six hundred in a drove, going to Betroit or Maiden for
presents, which they would soon part with for whisky."

Those were trying times for the pioneers ! Everything in the way of provi-
sions, except corn, potatoes, and game, had to be brought from Betroit at great
expense, and by days of toil, — brought through by pack-horses or up the Huron
River by flatboats as far as Rawsonville, then called "Snow's Landing." There
were no mills nearer than Betroit, and there was no road between those places,
the settlers often traveling on foot, following an Indian trail.

Speaking of the early days, Jonathan Morton says: "In August, 1824, I came
to Ypsilanti from Betroit. When I arrived, there were six log houses aC the grove,
occupied by Benjamin Woodruff, Robert Stitt, Leonard Miller, Jason Cross, John
Bryant, and John Barney. Where the city now stands there were two shanties
constructed of poles, and occupied by George Hall and John Stewart. . . .
The next day, after my arrival at Ypsilanti, I came to Ann Arbor on foot, follow-
ing an Indian trail. There were then only two log houses in Ann Arbor, situated
near the creek that crosses Huron Street. Walter Rumsey and John Allen occu-
pied these houses. Oliver Whitmore and ?dr. Maynard (father of William S. and
John W.) then lived at Mallet's Creek, between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti. About
that time Beacon Carpenter, Mr. Parsons, and Samuel McBowell settled there.

"The first party with dancing that occurred among the earliest settlers of
Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor combined was at Mr. Rumsey's, in Ann Arbor. The
young people of Ypsilanti, on or about the 1st of January, 1826, got up a sleigh-
ride, for the purpose of making Ann Arbor a visit. It was good sleighing, but
there was only one sleigh in the vicinity, and this had been brought from New
York. The balance of the company went in "jumpers" made of poles. On ar-
riving at Ann Arbor they stopped at the log house of Mr. Rumsey, who kept a
public house. It was proposed to have a dance, if music could be obtained. It
was soon ascertained that John Allen's father owned a violin, and could play in
good style. He was an old man, with locks as white as snow. He fras induced
to play for this party. Among others, there were present William and Alvin
Cross, and their two sisters, Olive and Almira Gorton, Catherine and Hannah
Rosencrans, Aretus Belden, Andrew McKinstry, Jonathan G. Morton, J. Whit-
more and his sister Venus, and Mr. Bexter, afterwards known as Judge Bexter.
A number of the settlers of Ann Arbor were there, and a jolly time was had.
Society then was a unit, and all were welcome. There were no fashionable cliques
in those times.

"At this time the Indians were very numerous, comprising portions of the
Huron, Tawah, and Pottawatomie tribes. There had been an Indian cornfield
on the river flat a short distance below Ypsilanti. They prepared the land by
forming large mounds the size of a bushel basket. There were no Indian lodges
or villages in this vicinity, as they moved away after the land was surveyed, but
they roamed through the country in small bands. On the 4th of July, 1826, an
occurrence took place that caused much excitement among the white settlers.
About five hundred Sioux came from the Mississippi valley through Ypsilanti,
on their way to Maiden, to receive the annual presents from the British govern-
ment, in return for their services in the war of 1812. They remained at Ypsilanti
several days, and had a " war-dance" where now is the central part of the city.
They danced in a circle, making indescribable sounds in coarse, gutteral tones,

f It is denied that this was the first born child ; Captain Stitt claiming that a daughter
of his (named Uforia) was some six months older than Alpha W. Bryan.

interspersed with whoops and yells, while war-clubs were brandished over their
heads in a very threatening manner. The principal music was produced on a drum
made of the skin of some wild animal drawn over a large keg. The settlers
furnished rations for them while they remained, believing that by this course they
were purchasing the privilege of retaining their scalps. The Pottawatomies also
favored Washtenaw County with several visits on similar errands (they had an
eye for the British presents because of the whisky they could be bartered for)."

We cannot forbear placing reminisc.ences of the early days, the infancy of
Washtenaw, upon record. John Geddes, of Ann Arbor, in a paper read before
the County Historical Society, says : " I landed in Betroit July 12, 1824. Betroit
was then an old, dilapidated place. Garrison had a sign of 'Yankee Boarding
House,' and Mrs. McMillen a small sign for ' Boarders,' where she charged twelve
and a half cents for a meal and six and a quarter cents for lodging. There was
no water fit to drink in the city. My companion was William P. Stevens, of
Steuben County, New^York. He was fifty-two years of age, and I was twenty-
three. Mr. Kearsely, the receiver, recommended Washtenaw County as the most
favorable place to locate. We started in that direction, and arrived at Johnson's
tavern, on the Rouge, where the village of Wayne now is, and stopped for the
night. The next morning we started for Woodruff's prove. The bushes were
wet, the road narrow, and mosquitoes numerous, making traveling unpleasant,
until we reached the Willow-run, when we got rid of the timber-land mosquitoes,
shortly after arrived at Woodruff's, where we got our breakfast. While eating, I
inquired of Mrs. Woodruff how long she had lived there. She said : * On the 4th
of July last it was thirteen months,* which I set down as the first settlement
of Washtenaw County. The next day we went to Ann Arbor, and passed where
Robert Fleming was building a saw-mill, on Fleming Creek, on the southeast
quarter of section twenty-five, township of Ann Arbor, which was the first saw-
mill erected in the County. It commenced running in the fall. We passed on
and came to where Orrin Whi^e and his family were living, two miles west of the
saw-mill. We arrived at Aaa Arbor before night. Ann Arbor then had one
house, a sort of frame, one sb0ry high, with an additional log block alongside,
having no rafters or roof on it. There was a tent north of the house, where John
Allen was putting up. Elisha W. Rumsey and wife occupied the house, and en-
tertained persons who came viewing land, — one of the pioneer taverns of Wash-
tenaw. It was headquarters. Rumsey settled there in February, 1824. These
beginnings were near the brook, on Huron Street. On Friday we wept back to
Woodruff's by the * middle trail.' There were no houses or beginnings on the
trail until we came to what is now Ypsilanti, and but one house there, — the
French trading-house. The north half mile of the French claim was sold to John
Stewart, of Romulus, Seneca County, New York, who came on shortly after.
Next year (1835), about the first of June, the Chicago road was laid out by
United StafSft- Commissioners. They laid it through Ypsilanti, and Woodruff's
Grove perished as a village. The Commissioners were James McCloskey, of Be-
troit, a Mr. Baldwin, of Indiana, and a Frenchman, of Monroe. The first-named
purchased the first piece of land in what is now Ann Arbor Township, being the
south part of the southwest fractional quarter of section twenty-six, containing
about fourteen acres."

Alvin Cross, of Ypsilanti, whose introduction to MiohigankM March, 1824, was
by swimming the river at Betroit, says he found but one settler between the
Rouge and Woodruff's Grove, — they had to camp out, as they were three days
reaching the settlement. The Indians were very plenty, and often troublesome.
Major Woodruff went to consult Governor Cass about them. His" advice was that
if they misbehaved they were to tie up the offenders and whip them, as the best
way of punishing them and teaching them to behave. The first occasion thereafter
that offered of carrying this advice into execution was improved ; and, it is said,
from that time onward no further trouble was experienced from their red
neighbors.

Baniel Cross, one of the oldest pioneers of Washtenaw County, in some early
notes he has furnished for publication, says : —

" I left the State of New York in the fall of 1822 for Michigan. I came to
Buffalo and took the steamer for Betroit, — the Superiotf — and after a passage of
four days, arrived at Betroit. After knocking about Betroit for three or four
days to see if I could find any one to give me any information regarding the
country, or land for sale, I met with a man who told me there was land for sale
north of Betroit, in what he called the * Wilderness,' about thirty miles from
Betroit. I went there and looked at the land, and found three families there, but
did not like the location, and came back to Betroit again. I met another man by
the name of Bryant, who had been west thirty miles, at a place on the Huron
River; he said there had been no one through the woods yet; they had gone up
Huron River from the Lake. He wanted me to go through the woods with him,
and mark the trees ; so we started with a pocket-compass to guide our way through
the wilderness. Bryant had been at the land office and got directions what course
to take to go to Woodruff's Grove. Woodruff had newly come into the place from
Sandusky, Ohio. There were two other men along with him by the names of
Miller and Beverly. When they came in they came up the river in a flat boat,
which they pulled up the river themselves. They all squatted. Beverly built a
shanty on the flat near where the paper mill stands, and Miller built his shanty
near Woodruff's, at the Grove, but neither Miller nor Beverly bought any land;
Miller went to Saline, and Beverly I do not know where he went.J We took four
days to make our way to what is now the city of Ypsilanti. I liked the looks of
the country, and selected eighty acres, now owned by Ben Emerick.

" After selecting my land, I bought a yoke of oxen from Woodruff, who had
squatted on that land now owned by Mr. Fletcher. My land was the first bought
west of the River Rouge, and I built the first log house put up in this part of the
country. After buying my oxen, I went to Betroit and brought my family, and
Bryant went along and brought his family with mine, and we got the shelter of a
shanty which had been built by Stitt, but he never occupied it. I then went to
work and got up my house, and my family and Bryant's lived in the same till
spring. Bryant bought the next to me, — it is now owned by J. Emerick. After
getting my family settled in my new home, I started back to the State of New
York. I traveled all the way on foot through Canada to Genesee County, where

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my father lived, and got him to sell his farm and oome to Michigan. An uncle
of mine sold his farm also, and another man, by the name of James PuUin, sold
likewise, and we all started in the spring for Michigan. Again we arrived at
Detroit with fonr yoke of oxen. Iv^e then came on to this place and broke up ten
acres of land, the first ever broke up in this part of the country. We all shared
in the proceeds of the ten acres.

"All the provisions we had to live on till the crop came off the ten acres we
had to get from Detroit. I had to take my oxen and carry home for all the rest.
It took most two days to go fighting among logs and brush. I have camped
sometimes in the woods with nothing but the sound of wolves howling around.
In the fall, after harvesting our crop, we had to look out for some way to grind
our corn. We took a large white oak stump, and hollowed out the top of it so
that it would hold a peck of corn, and then rigged a spring-pole with a pestle on
the end of it, and with that we could bruise the corn till we could use it. It was
rough stuff, but we got along with it till some time in 1825 or 1826 j Woodruff
rigged up a small mill down the river a little ways, on the land now owned by
Chas. Crane. When we got our wheat ground, we carried it home and sifted it-
there was no bolting of flour in those days ; we thought we were well off if we
got it ground anyway. Before Woodruff put up his mill I had to carry our grain
to Detroit: there was a wind-mill there. I carried the first wheat to Detroit that
ever was raised in this section of the country, in the fall of 1824. Our meat did
not cost us anything but the killing of it. Venison was very plenty at that time;
we used likewise to get a good deal from the Indians. They were quite plenty in
this part of the country. Fish were very plentiful in the Huron River ; we could
catch any quantity of them with very little trouble. In the fall of 1823, Hiram
Tuttle came in, and settled down the river about two miles ; the place is still
owned by the family; he was the first settler that settled away from the Wood-
ruff Grove. Mr. Goodwell was among the first settlers that came in after Tuttle.
He worked for me sometime, and then settled in the town of Superior, and lived
and died there.

" Harwood bought on the east side of the depot. He built the first log house
and first mill. The mill was just below the present factory. The house stood
about four lots above the depot, on what is now Eiver Street. On the west side,
according to my recoUectipn, Mr. Hull built the first house. I don't remember
the second, but MilUngton bought him out, and put up a block addition; this was
on the site of the Hawkins House, and I think the original building still forms a
part of this house. I do not remember the names of the builders of the next two
or three. The first settlers at Ann Arbor were Rumsey and Allen. When they
arrived, I spent three days in the woods with them looking for land, and that was
the first spot that seemed to suit them, and they proposed to each take an eighty
there. They then went to Detroit and located their land, and we all turned out
and helped to build their houses. They took their women up to see their loca-
tion. There was a creek there, and a grape-vine hanging over the creek. Rum-
sey's wife says to Mrs. Allen, *What a nice arbor is this!' Mrs. Allen replied,
* Yes ; why can't they call it Ann Arbor, that is my name.' It was called so by
the party, and when the place was. formally named, this name was adopted.

** Going to Detroit through the woods to get medicine for my wife who was
very sick, on one occasion, I started early in the morning and went to Detroit and
back on foot between sun and sun. When I started I expected to camp out over
night, but as I came nearer and nearer home, my anxiety increased, and I pressed
forward, oi^y pausing to take a swallow of the swamp water now and then. When
I came out on the plains, I lay down and took a hearty drink of water, and be-
came unconscious, not knowing how I reached home, but the first I remember,
my brothers were rubbing and nursing me. It was then about eleven or twelve
o'clock.

" In the fall my team was the only team here, and when provisions were wanted,
I had to go. It generally took about two days, and I used to put bells on my
oxen and turn them loose. On one occasion they were stampeded by the wolves,
and ran over five miles. In the morning I took the trail and followed. About
once in a mile they had turned on the wolves, and the ground was torn up with
their pawing and fighting. By these traces I was able to follow, and finally found
them. I had no fire arms, matches had not yet been invented, and I had lost my
punk, so that I cofild make no fire, and lay in the dark all night, and never slept
a wink.

" On the occasion of my wife's sickness, there was but one doctor in the County,
a Dr. Lord, who had settled at Ann Arbor. I lived then below Mr. Tuttle's,
where I bad taken a quarter section and built a house. Mr. Lord came down
once, and said that he could never oome there and cure my wife, and I took my
team, and cut a good road through the woods and carried her to the doctor's resi-
dence, and left her there sick two months, while I took care of my family and farm
at home. I finally sold my land down the river and looked around Saline. The
land-ofi!ce had been removed to Monroe. There was nothing then but a blind
trail leading to Monroe, and I took a pony and started. I reached the ofiice and
did my business. On returning I did not know how to get back, and finally found
a Frenchman, who thought he could put me on a trail that run up the river
Huron. I gave him a dollar and started on the trail. It soon began to snow,
and the trail was filled so that I could not follaw it. It soon became dark, and
I found myself in a blaok ash swamp, and without fire or light, or means to make
either. Hitching my pony to a tree, I prepared to pass the night, and soon the
wolves began to howl. They came boldly up to my pony and snapped him by
the hind legs. He would kick and call to me as if for help, but I was unable to
give him assistance. He was so badly bitten that I had hard work to cure him.
This continued all night until nearly morning, when I heard the barking of a dog.
As soon as there was any Ught^ I went toward the sound, and came to the Huron
River; where I found aif encampment of Indians. I then came on up the river
After purchasing my place near Saline, I built the second log house west of the
river Huron. Miller had squatted and built a cabin there. He was not able to
purchase. Risdon was located there, and was surveyor. When emigrants began
to come in, he set up a tavern. I followed the woods for two years, and whenever
a man came in to look for lands, we stuck to him, and, if possible, never let him
go till he had bought I got so well acquainted with the lines that every one
applied to me for help. William Wilson came in 1826 or 1826, and I went with
him to look for land. He was suited with the location of the farm on which he
lived until a few years ago, when he moved into the city."

The settlement at Ann Arbor, by Allen and Rumsey, dates as early as February,
1824. The exact location of the camp of these pioneers was on block 1, range 1,
according to the original plot of the village of Ann Arbor. " There, then, was
the spot, — a very beautiful one, too: it must have been in that primeval day
where Nature was in all her beauty and quietude." Mr. Asa Smith and wife,
who came soon after, brought all their earthly effects upon their backs, and, in
order to keep warm of nights, were forced to throw stones into the log-heap fire,
and then place them heated around their impromptu beds. Of the oldest inhabi-
tants now living we may name Judge James Kingsley, Mrs. Dr. Denton, Mrs.
Olney Hawkins, Daniel B. Brown, Deacon Lorin Mills, and General Edward
Clark, residing within the limits of the then village.

t^'These settlements, of which we have given a detailed account, were the first in
Washtenaw County, and the parties named were the pioneert who paved the way

for its future greatness. Many of the first settlers found the struggle too severe,
sold their improvements, and moved elsewhere; but much the larger portion,
some in middle life and many in old age, have been gathered to their fathers and
are not. A few remain, and from that small remnant must the materials for the
history of Washtenaw be gathered.

These feeble beginnings were strengthened by many new-comers from the
East, so that, by 1830, many new openings had been made, while the older colonies
had grown considerable. But during the day of "small things" was the first
mercantile venture made in the County. Jonathan Morton bought some dry
goods at Detroit, in 1824, and the following spring transported them to Tpsilanti.
He opened a small store in company with Aretus Belden, who came to Ypsilanti
with him. These goods were the first brought into Washtenaw, save such articles
as were bartered to the Indians at the French trading-post.

When the County was organized, in 1827, it was the Western frontier county,
and Samuel Clements, of the town of Lima, the only frontier white settler. At
the election held this year for members of the Legislative Council in the three
towns of the County, their respective votes were Ann Arbor, 119; Ypsilanti, 103 ;
and Dexter, 25, an aggregate of 247.

The first session of the County Court, " in and for Washtenaw County, Terri-
. tory of Michigan," was held at the house of Brastus Priest, in Ann Arbor, on the
3d Monday in January, 1827. " The Honorable Samuel W. Dexter, Chief Justice,
and the Honorable Oliver Whitmore, associate, appeared and constituted said
court." 0. D. Richardson was appointed Prosecuting Attorney pro tern. The
following persons were impanneled as the

FIRST GRAND JURY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.

Isaac Hall,
Samuel Camp,
Alva Brown,
Levi Hiscock,
Jonathan Ely,
Joseph H. Peck,
Rufus Pomeroy,
Levi B. Pratt,
Jason Cross,
E. W. Rumsey,
David Hardy.
The first bill of indictment was found against Erastus Priest, but the jury re-
turned " not guilty," At the same session of court was impanneled the

Thomas Sacrider,
Willard Hall,
Roswell Britton,
Jonathan Kirk,
Josiah Rosecrants,
John Dix,
Luke H. Whitmore,
Henry Kimmel,
Anthony Case,
Cornelius Osterhout,

FIRST PETTY JURY,

Jonathan Train,
Isaac Sines,
^illiam Eddy,
Bldridge Gee,
George W. Allen,
I. W. Bird,

Joseph Mayo,
Thomas Chambers,
Alexander Laverty,
Isaac Powers,
Samuel Higgins,
James Pooling.

Of the members of both these pioneer juries, nearly all are either dead or re-
moved from the County.

From 1830 to 1840 was an important epoch in the history of the Stafe and of
the County, as embracing the era of the wild-cat speculation, the Black Hawk
and Toledo wars, the so-called patriot war, the cholera panic, and the admission
of the State into the Union. In 1830 the population of the whole State was less
than 32,000 souls,— th?tt of Washtenaw County 4042. In 1835 Edward Mundy
was judge and Daniel R. Brown sheriff. James T. Allen performed the duties of
clerk and John Allen those of register. Mark Morris handled the mails at Ypsi-
lanti, Dr. Gurley dispensed physic at Saline, and Dr. Denton at the County.seat,
while tbe Michigan Whig and Washtenaw Democrat was in its prime. It was
the birth-year of the State, and a period of rejuvenation in the County. The
early part of this decade was marked by the rapid settlement of Washtenaw and
contiguous counties. It was also the era of internal improvements, chief among
which are her

RAILROADS.

Washtenaw County figures in the first railroad ever chartered in the "Wolver-
ine" State. It was the " Central" or the " Detroit and St. Joseph Railroad," char-
tered in 1831. The company had expended $117,000 upon it, and had it nearly
graded from Detroit to Ypsilanti, when, in 1837, it was purchased by the State.
In 1838 its rolling stock comprised four locomotives, five passenger and ten
freight cars. ^

In 1836, too, was chartered the " Palmyra and Jacksonburg Railroad." Its route
lay through Tecumseh, Clinton, and Manchester to Jackson. This line after-
wards passed into the hands of the " Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad,"
and is now operated as the "Jackson Branch" of that road.

The same year (which was a time of railway-fever) the " Monroe and Ann Arbor"
and the "Ypsilanti and Tecumseh" roads were chartered; but neither were ever
built.

In 1839 the " Central Railroad" was opened to Ann Arbor, and to Dexter on
the 4th of July, 1841, and was immediately pushed on to Jackson. At this time
the "Southern" line had not got beyond Adrian. In 1846 the " Central" road was
finished to Kalamazoo, and the same year sold by the State to the " Michigan Cen-
tral Railr4lfcd Company" for $2,000,000. This road is the only line in operation
within the limits of the County at the present time, except the Jackson Branch
of the " Michigan Southern Railroad," which crosses its southwest corner, and the
" Detroit, Hillsdale and Indiana Railroad," starting from Ypsilanti and running
as far west as Hillsdale, where, it connects and runs in conjunction with other
roads west and south.

Another road has been projected,— the " Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Rail-
road," — which, if finished, and brought into competition with the great arteries of
rail now coursing through the State from east to west, would be of incalculable
benefit to this County. It has been gradM all through Washtenaw County, and
some distance below, and the road-bed ready for the iron.

SCHOOLS.

We have not given a full picture of the past of Washtenaw County until we
have briefly sketched the history of her educational interests, for which she
stands pre-eminent.

The first facilities the County enjoyed in this direction were " select schools,"
like that which Miss Hope Johnson taught at Woodruff's Grove in 1826-7,— gen-
j erally the assembling of a few small children in the teacher's own house. A
school was opened in Ypsilanti in 1825, and Miss Olive Gorton (now wife of
Lyman Graves) was its first teacher. The first school-house proper was the one
erected at Ypsilanti in 1829, and known as " The Brick." Five years later a
"Young Ladies' Seminary" was opened in the same place, in a room over Van-
derbilt's shop.

The pioneer school-houses were mostly constructed of logs, during the decade
of 1830-40. The first in Sharon, near " Row's Comers," erected in 1832, was one

j of the earliest frame school buildings in the County. The first school in Freedom
\ Township dates from about the same year. In 1834, Augusta's first pedagogue
! officiated in their primitive log district school-house. That of Lyndon was erected
I in 1837, in which John Yocum held the first licented school of that town, although
! Miss Angelina Green taught in a private house prior to that date. The first
I school-house in Ann Arbor was built about 1827, and Miss Sallie Clark taught
I in it.

j " Toward the close of the territorial period," says Mr. Charles Woodruff, " a
perfect system of education was formed, from which the people expected great
things ; but the financial revulsion of 1836 came, and these projects fell in the
common ruin. The disaster to the University interests were relieved by the
State ; but not so the common schools ; the people were obliged to fall back upon
their own voluntary efforts, and at a time when every other interest was prostrate.
The interest of the school-fund, divided by scholars, was no inducement to main-
tain a school for the period requisite to entitle a district to its share. Few houses
were built, and many that were stood vacant Wages for teachers were merely
nominal ; and in not a few instances districts allowed their houses to be used by
whomsoever would undertake to teach for what they could obtain from their pa-
trons. Education relied solely upon the enterprise of citizens and the self-denial
of teachers.

The County, however, soon recovered from this depression, and made giant
strides toward liberal culture, establishing many fine schools, and erecting some
very fine and ofttimes costly edifices. The present status of the common school
system in this County may best be gathered from the following facts, furnished
us by the County Superintendent, Mr. G. S. Wheeler. There are 166 districts in
the County, and over 10,000 children attended the schools held in nine stone,
forty-seven brick, one hundred and twelve frame, and five log school-houses.
The County now has provisions for seating nearly 13,000 pupils. The value of
school property is $368,054. There are also in the County seven graded schools.
To carry on these schools ninety-six male and two hundred and eighty-five fe-
male teachers are employed. The total expenditures for the school year of 1872
were $131,229.26.

Foremost among the educational institutions of Washtenaw County, and of the
Northwest, is

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN,

located at the County-seat. It was properly started in 1817, by a charter from
the Territorial Legislature to the " Catholepistemiad," or " University of Michi-
gan." This was to include all the schools of the State : and the president and
professors were to have legislative power for the settlement of the entire school
system. It was to be supported by taxes, subscriptions, and lotteries. Sabscrip-
tions to the amount of several thousand dollars were raised in Detroit, but the
lotteries were never drawn, and the taxes perhaps never paid, though the schools
were started, and Rev. John Monteith, of the First Protestant Church, was made
president, and the Rev. Gabriel Richard, a Catholic priest, professor. This char-
ter was repealed by the enactment of another to take its place in 1821. A judi-
cial decision in 1858 settled the question, as one of law, that these were identical
with the present University of Michigan, and the property which had not already
been transfered to the Board of Regents, the old academy lot and building, passed
into the hands of the latter. In 1804 a township of land was appropriated by
Congress for a "seminary of learning" in the territory. In 1817 Goycraor Cass
had, in the treaty of Fort Meigs, procured a provision appropriating three sec-
tions to the "College of Detroit." The Board of 1821 attempted to make use of
these appropriations. This they could do in case of the Fort MfigaVgraa^ but
the stipulations of the other made it impracticable. But they succeeded in ob-
taining, in 1826, a grant of two townships in place of the one of 1804. The fund
which originated in this other grant is now the main support of the Inatitution.
The means of starting the work were first raised by loan of $1 00,000, endorsed by
the State. The fund, after passing through many dangers from injudletous legis-
lation, was saved in 1839 by an executive vote, and finally reachd about $460,000,
after paying the loan, the amount of which was, in 1859, refunded to the Univer*
sity by legislative act, less about fourteen years' Interest, making it about
$560,000.

At first, branches or preparatory schools were contemplated in various parti of
the State, and eight of these were started from 1837 to 1845 j but the income was
insufficient, and the appropriation of it in this way deemed illegal. The Univer-
sity proper was opened at Ann Arbor in the autumn of 1841, and the first class —
twelve in number — graduted in 1845. The classical coarse alone was established
at first; the medical department being opened in 1850, the scientific in 1852, and
the law department in 1859. The number of students have gradually inereased
ever since the first expansion by the opening of the new courses. The number in
attendance during the year, which ended with the commencement of 1873, was
1176, and for 1873-4 it was even larger. In 1867 the State made the Institution
a gift of $15,000> year, conditional that a homoeopathic professor of medicine be
appointed, which was made unconditional in 1869 ; and again, in 1871, by an ap>
propriation of $75,000 for a "central building," whi^h was completed during
1873, and the " University Hall" contained therein — the largest andien^ie hail in
the State — dedicated in November of that year. This building, with a front of 127
feet, makes, with the two former buildings, which form its wings, a total frontage
of 347 feet. It is surmounted by an imposing dome, to be topped by Eogen's
colossal statue of " Michigan." The chapel or audience-room, eighty by one hun-
dred and thirty feet, is capable of seating three thousand persons.

The University has a l^rary of twenty-two thousand volumes, museums of art,
natural history, and comparative anatomy, a chemical laboratory, and an " iMtro-
nomical obserratery," which are widely known, of the latter more particular men-
tion being made in the sketch of Ann Arbor Township and City. This nntveisity
has now been in existence thirty-one years, — eleven years without a presidenf
(some member of the faculty acting as such, by arrangement), eleven years under
the presidency of Rev. Henry P. Tappan, LL.D., six years under that of Erastus
Haven, LL.D., two years Prof. Henry S. Friese acted as president, and in Jane,
1871, the present incumbent, James B. Angell, LL.D., entered upon duty. The
first professor ever appointed. Rev. George P. WiUiuns, LL.D., is still connected
with the university.

THE STATE NORMAL, SCHOOL

is located at Ypsilanti. It was established by an Act of the Legis]atiir«, approved
March 28, 1849. To secure its location the citisens of that place gave the ground
required and a large subscription in money. The edifice, which was dedicated
October 5, 1852, is a fine one, of brick, 57 by 100 feet, three stories high, beside
basement. There are other contiguous buildings, and the institntion and it«
graduates are both favorably known throughout the country,* There were in
attendance on Noveial||^pi.i78. three hundred and sixty pupils, and the number
enrolled during the |^^R) g year was four hundred and forty-Mven. Daring
1873 important cha^i^%re made in the seatings of the'main rooms, and the
laboratory was enlarged and provided with better facilities. The outbuildings,
which were homed during the vacation, were also reballt on a better and more

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eonyenlent plan during 1873. This school has gone forward from year to year,
happily disappoinUng those who had entertained the highest expectations con-
cerning it; and the snecessfnl past is a promise for a nsefnl fntnre.

THE YPSILANTI UNION SCHOOL

In the beginning of the year 1844, Mr. Chas. Woodmff opened an academical
school, where his printing-office now is, and soon after Rev. L. H. Moore pur-
chased a brick building and opened a school, which was incorporated in 1845 as
the Ypsilanli Seminary. In 1848 the building was purchased by District No. 4,
and Rev. M, S. Hawley became principal. The succeeding fall (1849) this school
was organized under a special act of legislation, authorizing the directors to adopt
any system which would not conftiet with the Oeneral School Law. " It was a
bold, and in many reflects an unprecedented, experiment undertaken by one
distriet i^&Be, wad inToMag an amount of pecuniary responsibility which nothing
but seal in the cause of education could hare induced its projectors to assume.''
In 1851 a second district joined with the first, and in 1857 two other districts
united with them. In 1853 Rev. Joseph Esterbrook became principal, and the
same year it caught fire and was burned to the ground j but the enterprise of the
people was e<iual to the emergency. The entire Tillage consolidated into one
district, and, *' phosnlx>tike," furose an edifice second to none other in the State for
the purpose for which it was erected. The style of the building is Roman, and
eonsists of a main structure and two wings, with a frontage of one hundred and
twenty-one feet, being three stories high, besides basement. In most Union
schools the eoturse of instruction is limi^d to that of the common district school,
and in most eases the people are obliged to support, as separate schools, both an
academy and a ITnlon school. TheTpsilanti Union School unites both in one,
and by a kind of common eonsent became known as ** Union Seminary,'' which
name it has ^<^ borne without giving offense to other seminaries, or bringing
discredit upon the name. If it is the first institution of the kind which has
assumed this well-^merited distinction, it is to be hoped that it will not be the last
for snrely such schools, taking the rank and doing the labor of seminaries in our
populous and enterprising Tillages, are the hope of the State, not only as seats of
academical learning, but as preparatory schools for our uniTcrsity.

*'IN LIMINE.''

^* At the threshold.'' It seems to be a peculiar element of human mind to de-
sire to know aU alnyut the on^'it of things. With it goes a rcTerence for pioneers
Ukd initial ^orts.

AlTin Orofti ploughed or broke up the first ten acres of land in the County.
His father built the first bam^ tnd nearly all the settlers were at the ** raising."*
V The first celebration of our Hatlonal Independence was in 1824, Major Wood-
mff taking speeial pains to hare eTery inhabitant of the County present. The
whole number of adults was about thirty 1 Judge Robert Fleming presided at the
table; opposite him was the Indian chief. Blue Jack^ who had come by partic-
ular request* The field-pieee of the day was a solid oak-tree, which is said to
haTO answ^ed the purpose welL Their feast consisted in part of proTisions
brought from Detroit, bnt principally upon Tcnison from the forest, fish from the
Huron ; 9xd a jo% Ume warn had on the two gallons of whisky that Clark Sills
walked to Detroit to procure and brought back to Ann Arbor m hu bach. At the
celebration of the following "4th" (1825), q^ite a goodly company assembled, and,
to show the forwardness of tke season, it is said that the dinner on that day was
wtirely eook^ frem Tcgetables grown that season in the Ticinity. Wheat had
been hi^Tested wid thr^hed, and bread made firom the flour from the same, and
nsed on this oecasioB.

The fir^ surreying was done by Orange Risdon, who, in 1824, surreyed the
roads from Ann Arbor to Dexter, from Detroit to Ypsilanti, and from the latter
place to Ann Arbor. In 1825 he sunreyed the famed Chicago Road, going through
with a baggage wagon, six teams, pack-horses, and twelTe men.

The first marriage in the County was that of Robert Stitt to Esther BeTerly, at
Ypsilanti, by 1^. Woodruff, in 1824. The first that we can find ©ft r^t^rd was
Rufus Knight to SallrSeott,the Seense dated February 17, 1827, signed by DaTid
B. Lord, the first county cleA, and endorsed as follows: "I certify that the
within has been cowphW with by me, Martin DAtIs, J. P."

The first death is claimed to be the decease of Walter Oakman, a young Irish-
man, who c^ed at WoodrufTs GroTe, September 10, 1824.

Mrs. Woodruff was the first white woman in the County, and Mrs. Rumsey the
first west of Ypsilanti, wid her son, l^orn a few months after her arriTal at Ann
Arbor, named in honor of the then officiating goTemor, Lewis Cass Rumsey, was
the first birth. There are two other claimants for this honor,~Alpha W. Bryan,
bom February 27, 1824, and Miss Maria, daughter of Captain Robert M. Stitts,

^f Ypsilan^. ,.1000

The oldest iwttlers now liTing in the County are Daniel Cros^ who came m 182i,
and his sister, Mrs. Eliza Cotton.

The first officiating judge was Samuel Dexter, in 1827, The first person ad-
mitted to practice as an attorney- and counsellor- at4aw was Blisha Belcher, Esq..
^n January, 1827. B. F. Witherell, Esq., practised the same year before the first
court held in the County in conformity to its rules. The first licensed Tenders
of spirituous boTerages were Jason Cross, John Allen, and Nathan Thomas, m
1827. Benjamin Woodruff and John Allen also kept the first UcmBed tai^<^ m
Washtenaw County. The earliest record we find of a duly Ucensed auctioneer was
Stephen K. Jon<», for the town of Ann Arbor, Januwpy 9, 1839. ^ ^ . ^.

The first murder, or attempted murder, in the County, and one of the first m
the State,*a8 in 1837, when Isaac B. Stoddard shot DaTid Sloat, an early setUer
of Sharon, for which crime the offender was sent to State's prison for a term of

^The first paper published in the County was the Jf.c%«» i^tgrran^by S. W.
Dexter. The firsf school taught was at the groTO, in 182(^7, w.th Mass Hope
Johnson as school-ma'm. The first religious efibrts in the Goun^ were by^
Methodists, among whom Rot. Blias Pattce was the pioneer. The first society
formed was a class of fiTO members, in 1825. The first town-meetmgs were held
in YpsilanU, Ann Arbor, and Dexter, in 1827. The first highways open to traTel
were the Chicago Road and the old Territorial Read. .«« :„*^

ZLx EZrd CUrk. of Am. Arbor, -« the i»port« of the first p...o .nto
th4 County, althoBgh rloUn. «.d r«.tic dwoe. were common »»«» '"»<>•

Ann Arbor w« the flrrt vUlage platted in the Connt,. May 26^1824. C,™.
BMkwith was the ftrrt reoordet of deeds. The firrt telegraph eame mto Waahte
aaw Comity in 1847, reaching the Connty-»eat in December.

RELIGIOUS.

• A. Wd he expected, there we. f:^J^^J^^l^^, "^'Z mlJ;"
Kardied out by the "itineratmg "'f "» .f »''« ^^^ *• ^^ the destitnt.

o# tdigion the circuit miniBter wonld be Ukely to be the fi"'«'^™ „

^th anything Uke ,y»tema«c eltort "In -^^^^T. K^^ - "-'
Sdward Bggleaton, "neither the Indian nor the honter li mo ee« v s

'Z^>^^,^^,n<m.cl^^n the first b«» in the County.aboat 1827. on S«.i.n 35.
ABO Arbor Township.

the circuit-rider. More than any one else the early circuit preachers brought
order out of the chaos. In no other class was the heroic element so finely dis-
played* How do I remember the forms and weather-beaten Tisages of the old
preachers, whose constitutions had con<|nered starTation and exposure, — who had
surTiTcd swamps* ague, Indians, and bilious fcTers V* The first circuit preachers
who figured in this County were ReT. Elias Pattee and John A. Baughman. The
first'Oamed formed a class at Woodruff's, in 1825 ; the latter, whose thundering
Toice so echoed through the forests of Washtenaw that he was termed " John the
Methodist crying in the wilderness,'^ formed a class in the autumn of 1826, of
which Asa Rice f and some others were members. Eleazer Smith was its first
leader. Mr. Baughman generally preached at the house of Isaac Powers, Ypsi-
lanti*8 first postmaster, who, though not a Christian, was a man of public spirit
and some generous impulses. After Baughman came Cooper, Grurley, Sayer,
Elliot, Pilcher, Colelazer, etc. All these figured as itinerants, and prior to 1837, I
in which year Ypsilanti became a station, and from which time onward it had
a stated supply in succession by Wesley J. Wells, J. H. Pitsell, Oscar North,
Elijah Crane, Mr. Champion, Elliot Crippen, George Taylor, W. F. Cowle8,T.H.
Jaeokes, Seth Reed, W. G. Stowix, F. A Blades, and J. S. Smart.

RcT. Wm. Jones (now of Neenah, Wisconsin), who was the first missionary sent
here from New York, giTes us a Tery fair picture of the moral status at that
time. He says : " I arrlTcd at Ypsilanti on the 3d of October, 1829, and found the
people without a church, and in a deplorable condition. Almost the whole Tillage,
with few exceptions, were giTcn oTer to unrestrained indulgence in intoxicating
drinks. The holy Sabbath was openly desecrated by rcTelry, drunkenness, and
the pitching of quoits on the banks of the riTcr. The first Sabbath after my
arriTal, — as they were without eTcn a school-house or a public room for meeting,
— I met the people in a priTate dwelling ; but the fetid breath of intoxication
sensibly impregnated and polluted the atmosphere of the room. I entered the
field under heart-sickening circumstances. I felt that nothing could be done
until the people were restored to sobriety. So I ioTited different neighborhoods
together, and read to them Dr. Beecher*s sermons on " The Use of Intoxicating
Drinks." Attention was arrested; a temperance society was formed at Ypsilanti,
and from thence the reformation spread through the country.

About the time this missionary came, the people generally had come to think
there was too much drinking for the prosperity of the Town -, so it was resolved
that the drinking should end off with a grand time on a certain day, and then
all should sign the pledge. Just as the grand time was at its height, and some
temperate men had been forced to taste a little, the missionary came along on foot
to ^0 the work of his mission. One cries out, "There's another man!" another
says, **HoId on, boys, I guess he is a minister!" " Never mind;" says a third,
"grab him." A general rush was made, but as heads were reeling aiid feet not
very nimble, some missed him, while others fell headlong. His reverence was soon
seen in the distance giving unmistakable evidence of speed, while the rabble were
crying out, " Catch him ! catch him I" This was rather a novel way of receiving
a missionary J but something like this has often occurred in the history of the
evangelization of the West, J

The first Sabbath school was commenced in July, 1828, and held in a log build-
ing at Ypsilanti. No one was living in the village then who would open the
school with prayer. In 1830 this school was reorganised, and met in the Old Red
Building ; all denominations sent their children there. Later in the season Rev.
I. M. Wead organized another school, in connection with the Presbyterian Church,
and auxiliary to the American Sunday School Union. That school has continued
till the present time. The Methodists, with their scholars, about this time com-
menced to meet in the school -house on the east side of the Huron, where Chas.
Woodruff now resides, a building that was a common temple for education and
religion. Since then other schools haTC sprung up all over the County, but these
two schools are entitled to rank as pioneers.

In 1831 the foundations were laid of the first church building in Washtenaw
County, by the Methodists, at Ypsilanti. At this date all the appointments in
Michigan were in the Detroit district of the Ohio Conference. In 1835 it was di-
vided into the Detroit and Ann Arbor districts, with sixteen circuits and missions,-
»id at the general conference of the following year the Michigan Conference was
organized, with four districts in Ohio and two in Michigan. It was not till 1840
that the Michigan Conference had jurisdiction OTcr all the Michigan work.

In 1830 ReT. Silas Freeman came into the County as a missionary of the Epis-
copal Church, and organized " St. James,'' at Ypsilanti, with ten members. As
early as f828, ReT. Mr. Corey, of Detroit, and, after him, Rot. Richard Berry,
preached occasionally in the County.

In searching out the history of the Presbyterian Church, we find that ReT.
Noah M. Wells, of Detroit, came out and preached a few times in 1827—8 ; that
the few and scattered persons of that denomination sometimes met for prayer and
the- reading of sermons, E. M. Skinner being the reader. But the first church
was not organized until July, 1829, by Rev. William Page, of Ann Arbor. In
the fall of that year Rot. William Jones preached not only at Ypsilanti, but
statedly at Dixboro', Mallett's Creek and Stony Creek, traTcling on foot. In
the spring of 1830 he held a " protracted meeting" at Mallett's Creek, in the log-
house of Deacon Ezra Carpenter,-— a man eminent for " faith and good works."
At that time there were but four Presbyterian ministers in Michigan. He was
followed, the same year, by Rot. Ira M. Wead, and in 1831 occurred the " first re-
TiTal in the red school-house,"— a buUding often " persecuted for righteousness'
sake" by stones and brickbats ! People came from Wayne, Monroe, and Lenawep
Counaes to attend these meetings. In the autumn of 1834 Mr. Wead (d^^
Ypsilanti, NoTcmber 30, 1871,) was formally installed the first pastor of th«> jres-
by terian Church. Rot. A. S. Wells, then of Tecumseh, gaTc the chaJfe to the
pastor; Rct. Charles 0. Clark, then of Webster, but who died in 1871, gaTe the
charge to the people. As early as October 4, 1830, "The First Congregational
Society of Ypsilanti" had been organized according to Territorial Statute.

Rct. Charles G. Clark supplied the pulpit of the Presbyterian Church at Ann
Arbor for a few weeks, in the absence of their pastor, during the fall of 1829,
after which he located in Webster, where a church was soon after formed. He
continued to labor there until his death. But his efforts were not confined to
Webster, but extended to all the adjacent towns, and many of their churches were
organized by him.

Those were days of " small things," but from them haTe grown all the prosper-
ous churches and reHgious organizations of the County.

The Baptist denomination did not commence its existence in Washtenaw as
early as the churches we haTc aboTC-mentioned. The first church was organized
^^ in the year , under jurisdiction of the " RiTcr Raisin Asso-

ciation." In October, 1836; Elder J. S. Twiss, then of Ann Arbor,— a man well
remembered for his eccentric faithfulness,— organized a society at YpsUanti.
PrcTious to this there had been BapUst preaching oeoasioniaiy at Tarious points
in the County, by such pioneers as Boothe, PoweU, and Loomis.
, The first Catholic church wm that of Northfield, greeted in 1832 j that of Dexter
was erected in 1838 j subsequently destroyed by fire.

AGRICULTURAL.

Washtenaw County is one of ttie richest in the State in agricultural products.
The number of acres of land in the County (as per the as^ssment of 1871) is
440,591, and the aggregate of real and personal estate is $31,500,000. It is one
of the finest wheat-raising districts in the State. Its leading products are wheat,
wool, potatoes, apples, and hay. It is noted for its stock-raising, but its dairy
interests yet lie dormant. The following table, taken from the last census table,
more fully shows the agricultural ability of the County :

CiTil Divisions.

No. of acres

improved

land.

Value of farms
and farming
implements.

Value of live
stock.

Value of all
productions.

Wheat.
Bushels.

Ann Arbor

Augusta.

12,957
8,798
14,123
10,320
13,226
13,883
15,950
12,027
14,818
13,942
16,875
15,233
15,967
13,715
17,000
16,405
13,192
13,600
15,282
16,841

1,093,263

717,665

1,181,150

725,590

920,775

1,132,195

1,391,990

735,365

1,183,975

1,064,835

1,619,060

1,265,750

1,268,625

1,168,145

1,459,630

1,347,900

1,032,837

966,940

1,170,180

1,535,990

90,016
105,399
142,365

95,061
122,425
149,360
158,475

97,543
133,140

89,293
157,870
141,150
154,110
140,999
132,413
148,556
132,247

83,940
141,225
169,806

259,015
164,971
259,415
138,350
186,139
212,914
309,010
146,437
266,360
242,568
358,214
299,600
292,555
207,813
246,486
322,927
203,139
231,715
263,425

55,855
13,898

Bridgewater.....
Dexter

55,748
34,337

Freedom .........

54,811

Lima • »•

67,081

Lodi

63,206

39,619

Manchester

Northfield

Pittsfield

60»351
68,025
65,425

Salem.....

56,083

Saline

60,499

Scio

63,756

Sharon....

59,496

SuDerior .........

50,836

Sylvan......

53,659

Webster

56,535

York

48,809

Ypsilanti

286,090

42,017
1,04^,046

Aggregate

283,004

22,982,260

2,555,393

4,897,143

f Died Jane 29, 1867, aged 68. ^
$.- The VuBi of Ypsilanti," by Rev. G. L. Foster (1867), to which work we are indebted for
nmny flicts and r^ninucenees.

By the above table it will be seen that over one million bushels of wheat alone
are raised annually in the County.

Washtenaw produces more wool, fruit, and hay than any county in the State.
It has twenty-one flouring- and thirty-three saw-mills.

Washtenaw maintains an energetic Agricultural and Horticultural Society,
which owns fine grounds within the city limits of Ann Arbor, containing perma-
nent buildings, where its annual fairs are held.

The " Patrons of Husbandry" are also strongly organized in the County, there
being eight " granges" already established, as follows :

Stony Creek .....J. P. Alcott, Master Stony Creek P. 0.

Fraternity... J. W. Childs, " Ypsilanti "

Ypsilanti .A.Campbell, " " "

Model L.R.Brown, ** Rawsonville *'

Superior B. M. Cole, " Ypsilanti "

Saline Union Peter Cook, " Saline "

Lafayette B. A.Nordman, " Lima "

Milan James Doyle, " Milan "

POLITICAL AND STATISTICAL.

Washtenaw County was laid out in 1822, and attached to Wayne. It was
organized in 1826. In 1829 Jackson County was surTcyed and attached to Wash-
tenaw, but detached as a separate ciTil jurisdiction in 1832. LiTingston County
was set off in 1836. The population of the County for the last three decades is as
follows : in 1850, it showed a total of 28,569 ; in 1860, it figured up 35,747 ; and in
1870, it amounted to 41,434, of whom 8,726 were foreign bom. According to the
census of 1870, there were but two Indians in the County. The same reliable doc-
ument shows that there are 7,964 dweUings, 8,172 families, and 10,125 Toters in
the County. Right here we will say, that Washtenaw ranks as fourth in the State
in the matter of population.

Washtenaw has no representation among the present State Officers (1873-4),
but on the State Boards and Commissions has a fair showing,— Tiz. : Honorable
J. W. Childs, member of State Board of Agriculture j Dr. Rominger, Ann Arbor.
State Geologist ; C. B. Grant, Ann Arbor, one of the Michigan Commissioners for
Centennial of American Independence ; Samuel F. Cook, Ann Arbor, m^ber of
Commission on Territorial Laws; Rct. Charles H. Brigham, BBBBBiber of State
Board of Health ; S. M. Cutcheon, Ypsilanti, of the Commission to revise the
Constitution, of which body he acted as president; Joseph Estabrook, Ypsilanti,
member of the Board of Regents of the Michigwa University; James B. Angell,
of the University, president of the Board, eaj.o#c*o; Dr. P. B. Rose, State Petro-
leum Inspector for Washtenaw County.

The County is represented in the State Senate by Honorable J. Webster Childs,
and in the lower House by C. B. Grant, M. J. Noyes, and Peter Cook,— all Repub-
lican.

Washtenaw County is in the Second Congressional District, comprises the Fourth
Senatorial District, and contains three representatiTe districts, as apportioned by
Act of Legislature in 1871. It is also in the Fourth Judicial Circuit, Alexander
D. Crane, of Dexter, judge. Terms of court for this County commence on the
fourth Mondays of February and May|^|||^ond Monday of September, and the
fourth Monday of NoTcmber. ^^■Pi^^ County officers, and of the super-
visors of the several town^^j^^^^^d in another place ; also a list of all the
chief executives of the Stiife%i^ ^days of the French governors down to the
^present tim**:^*** " ■ '*"

««s In%e matter of the remoTal of the State capital to Detroit, this County was
directly interested, as Ann Arbor was one of the contesting claimants for its loca-
tion Alpheus Felch, a prominent citizen of this County, was gOTcmor at the
time. After tedious log-rolling, in 1847, it was located in an unbroken wilder-
ness, in Ingham County. The old Whig party had become touch disorganized
after the defeat of General Scott, in 1852, and the Free-soil party was increasing
in strength. A moTcment to fuse the two parties was made, and on July 6, 1854,
a mass couTention met at Jackson, at which both Whig and Free-soil tickets were
withdrawn, and a new ticket made by selection from both, thus inaugurating the
great Republican party, which has controlled the affairs of the nation CTer since.
The political status of the present Board of SuperTisors of the County is four-
teen Republican and elcTcn Democratic members.

Ann Arbor was made the County-seat in 1824. The court-house was built in
1833; the corner-stone laid the 19th of June. Mr. Rumsey gaTe one block of
land— on Liberty Street, between Fourth imd Fifth Streets— for a "jail square,"
upon which was built, on or before 1829, a kg jwl. It was square, two stories
high, and built of heaTy logs, planked on the inside and weather-boarded on
the outside. Moses Boylan was Jailer from 1832 to 1835. In 1838 the present
jail, in third ward, was erected. The poor farm was bought and the asylum for
the poor established in 1836. ^

SOCIETIES.

Prominent among the organizations of the County is the old settlers' society,
known under the title of " The Pioneer Society of Washtenaw County." It was
established in the summer of |8^3, and General Clark, of Ann Arbor, was its first
chairman. Its present officers are ex-GoTernor A. F^ch, of Ann Arbor, presi-
dent; G. S. Wheeler, of S^em, secretary; M. H. Goodrich, of Ai^n Arbor, corre-

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epouding secretary; JT. G. Leiand, of Ann Arbor, treasurer; beside an executive
comtnittee of five and a vice-president from each town. This society is to have
an annual meeting and festival and regular bimensai sessions, at which times the
history and reminiscences of pioneer days will be recounted. Although yet
youthful, it promises much usefulness in snatching from threatened oblivion those
events of the past which should go upon the pages of undying history.

The Washtenaw County Agricultural Society has been many years in exist-
ence, and is ably supported by the farmers of the County. Its present ofl&cers
(1874) are; president, John J. Robison; vice-presidents, J. 6. Leland, Burk
Spencer, George A. Peters, David Cody, and G. N. B. Ren wick j recording secre-
tary, J. E. Sumner; corresponding secretary, Davis ; treasurer, J. J, Parshall,
with an examining committee, composed of ja, member from each town.

There is also a "New England Society," whose membership (and their friends)
generally celebrate " Forefathers' Day." In all parts of the County are flourish-
ing branches of the Masonic fraternity, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Good Templars, etc., beside numerous literary associations and lyceums. There
is also a County Medical Society, which has been in existence a good many years.

NEWSPAPERS.

The first newspaper was the Michigan Emigrant, published by Samuel Dexter,

about 182T. The press of the County is at present represented by the following

papers: Peninsula Courier, Ann Arbor; Michigan Argus, Ann Arbor; Univeraitf

^^ Chronicle, Ann Arbor; Palladium^ Ann Arbor; The Orach, Ann Arbor; Journal,

'Manchester; Enterprise, Uanch^sUT] jB'eraM, Chelsea; ^cuieio, Saline ; Sentinel,

Ypsilanti; Commema?, Ypsilanti ; Xcac?er, Dexter.

Of the papers previously published in the County, but now extinct, we name
The Michigan State Journal, The True Democrat, The Primitive Expounder, and
Caon Hunter. The two last being campaign papers. The Signal of Liherty, an
Abolition paper, the State Begieter, a Know-nothing organ. Local News and Adver-
tiser, followed by the State News, L. Davis, proprietor. The Ann Arbor Journal
and Washtenaw Whig was established in 1855, by Cole and Davis. An advent
paper was published for a short time, and in the fall of 1857 one number of a
daily from the office of the State Register. The growth of Washtenaw County
has not been so rapid as it has been permanent and reliable. The traveler now
sees few log houses; they have been supplanted by substantial and, in many
places, elegant and costly buildings, as the lithographic illustrations in this work
show, from a population of half a dozen persons in 1823,~-all living in log
hou8e8,-~it had attained, in 1870, to a population of about forty-two thousand,
while its lands have in the same time increased one-hundred fold ! It has slowly
but steadily developed manufacturing enterprises. Railroads, with attendant
telegraph lines, have rendered communication very easy. Schools and churches
have had vigorous growth, and rank among the first in the land. Intelligence
and morality have kept pace with its progress, making it the abode of peace and
plenty, comfort and security.

The citizens of Washtenaw are largely American, their places of nativity being
principally in the New England and Middle States. Her people feel a just pride
in being residents of Washtenaw County and citizens of a State which has an
ai*ea of 56,243 square miles, embracing a population of over a million and a
quarter of souls.

Washtenaw fournished men for the Black Hawk War, and was interested in
the Toledo War, a brief and bloodless one, that ended by compromise and ex-
change of territory. In the late war of the rebellion, Michigan achieved a glorious
record, and in that great name Washtenaw stood her full share, not only in
laurels received, but in losses sustained. Her patriotism was notably genuine, as
the many loyal graves all over the County attest, and as the " Soldiers* Monument''
bears further witness.

Be the growth and prosperity of the State what it may, Washtenaw County,
with her past prestige and present facilities, must ever bold high rank as an
intelligent, wealthy, and patriotic member.

. The publishers would return their sincere thanks to their many patrons and
friends for aid in preparing this history, to whom they feel much indebted for the
interest they have ia every way manifested in making the work thorough and
complete.

SALEM TOWNSHIP.

Salem possesses a diversified surface, with openings in the northwest and
southwest, plains in the southeast, the remainder being heavily timbered. Soil
mostly clay. The south and west branches of the river Rouge rise in, and flow
southeasterly through, this Township, with saw-mills on each. The town was
formeriy known as Panama, its name being changed about 1832, when Salem was
organiwd and participated under that name for the first time in the territorial
elections. At that time there were but ten organized towns in the County. The
first land located was by Rufus Thayer,— the east half of the northeast quarter
of Section 13,— the 25th of September, 1825. John and Joseph Dickinson were
the first actual settlers,— in 1825-6. They were followed soon after by Dr. Pratt,
Jesse Peters, Jacob Bullock, George Renwick, Calvin Wheeler, Reuben Peeble^^
Alexis Packard, Robert and John McCormick. George Renwick was a promi-
nent man in the early history of Salem, i^d its first supervisor. The first re-
ligious society formed was the Baptist,— organised about 1837. The following
year the First Congregational Society of.Biiiffit was established. The North
Salem Wesleyan Methodist Society was instituted at the house of John Dramond,
May 16, 1848; the Free Will Baptist Society in 1846. The Union Religiouii
Society of Salem and Lyon was incorporated in 1850, with John Waterman,
Daniel Pomeroy, and Michael Thompson as trustees. The Congregational Church
edifice was the first constructed in Salem. The first physicians were Doctors
Cook and Spenoe, The first post-office was that of Salem, and George Renwick
first postmaster. Mrs. Anny Dickerson was the first white woman in the town.
The first school-house was located at Lapham'a Corners. The pioneer blacksmith
was Phineas Clark. There never was a grog-shop in Salem Township.

Salek, a small village, two miles south of the station of same name, on the
Detroit, Lansing and Lake Michigan Railroad, and fourteen miles northeast of
Ann Arbor. It is situated also on a branch of the river Rouge, in a good farm-
ing district, and ships io a considerable extent of the produce of the country.

Summit, the post-office of Salem sUtion. Has a daily mail, presided over by
Calvin Wheeler,

NORTH FI^ILD TOWNSHIP.
The town of Northfieid was organized about the year 1832, prior to which time
It was a part of Ann Arbor Township. For several years Green Oak was attached
to the jurisdiction of Northfieid, but after Livingston was set off, it became a part
of that County. The southern portion of the town was the first to be settled,
because of its juxtaposition to the existing settlements of the adjoining town of
Ann Arbor. Benjamin Sutton is said to have been the first settler in Northfieid,
-coming eariy in 1825. Among other prominent settlers we may name Rufus
Mathews, an eariy supervisor, Cbartes Place, Isaa^ Secord, Joseph Lane, Orrison
i^nd Joshua Leland, who settled in the southeast ^art of the town, Mr. Seymour,
one of the Morgan kidnappers, who died of cholera in 1834, came about 1829.
Dr. Halieck, still living at the Lake, came in the spring of 1833, prior to which

Christian Zuck had located on the shores of the lake. Hanson Sessions settled
about the same time, in the northeast corner of the town, near the Livingston
line, and Nathaniel Brundage, John Renwick, and Robert Appleton, in difi'erent
parts of the town. Michael Stubbs, an influential Irishman, — who was subse-
quently supervisor and member of the Constitutional Convention, — was the first
of his nationality to make a home in this Township; his success and influence
soon drew around him others of the same nativity, increasing with every suc-
ceeding season, until to-day by far the larger part of its population claim descent
from the little " gem o' the sea," — Ireland. The first preachers were Colclazer and
Marcus Swift; the first church was the Roman Catholic, established about 1832.
William Sprague held protracted meetings in the spring of 1837, which were
followed by the organization of a Methodist Church. Benjamin Sutton raised
the first frame house in Northfieid, now occupied by George Sutton. Benjamin
Sutton was also the first justice; Joshua G. Leland was the first after the present
town was organized. J. G. Leland and George Dexter were the inspectors of the
first election held in the town, at which John Renwick was the first supervisor.
In the early days of Nortbfield's history, military trainings were in vogue, but
contentions between the sons of the Emerald Isle and those to the manor born,
broke them up, and the threatened organization of the "Irish Greens" bever be-
came a matter of fact. The log tavern at Welshes Corners (otherwise Multhaupt's)
was an old pioneer in this lifie, and the first in the town, unless the one at the
lake, over which Tommy Stevens presided, be entitled to priority. The first
school-house was the one built in the south part of the town, upon the farm of
Benjamin Sutton, in 1826; the first after Northfieid was set off was the one on
William Deitz's place, midway between Leland's Corners and Renwick's; the
first in the north part of the Township was established in the fractional district
of Northfieid and Green Oak, in 1834. The first teacher was Miss Sybil Bard-
well, since deceased. The first marriage is supposed to have been that of William
Jackson to Joanna Secord. The first birth was Nathan Sutton ; the first death
that of Nathan Brundage, in August, 1829. Religions services in the early day
were held at the house of Mr. Zuck for some considerable time, afterward in the
school-house, but subsequently at South Lyon, after the organization of a church
at that point.

The surface of this Township is mostly rolling, with openings in the south,
and timber in the northeast. There are many beautiful level plains in the town ;
and from the fact of these fields lying north of Ann Arbor, or in the north part
of the County, probably originated the name of the Township. The soil is clay
loams. Northfieid embraces some of the finest lakes in the State, prominent
among which are Whitmore and Horse-Shoe Lakes, the former deriving its name
from an early viewer, but a non-resident, — Luke H. Whitmore.

Whitmoee Lake, a small village of some two hundred inhabitants, is ten miles
due north of the County-seat, on the Brighton road. The beautiful lake upon \
whose banks it is situated has long been a popular place of summer resort for
persons seeking health or pleasure. It has two good hotels, a general store, and
a tri- weekly mail, over which Nelson Halieck has supervision.

Gravel Ron Post-office takes its name from a small stream of that name. Its I
first settlement was in 1842, by Roswell Curtis, who died in 1870, after having \
served as postmaster for twenty years. It is in Section 11, on the route between I
Ann Arbor and South Lyon, and has a semi-weekly mail. I

DEXTER TOWNSHIP. |

The original Township of Dexter comprised what is now included in the towns '
of Dexter, Webster, Scio, Lima, Freedom, Bridgewater, Manchester, Sharon,
Sylvan, Lyndon, as well as the settled portions of the unorganized counties of
Jackson and Livingston, It was Organized by the Legislative Council of the
Territory of Michigan, at the time Washtenaw County was organized, about the
beginning of the year 1827. The first supervisor is believed to have been Rufus '
Crosman, who held the office two or three years. There is no record of Township
meetings until 1830, in which year Chauncey S. Goodrich was elected supervisor,
and Dr. Cyril Nichols town clerk. Goodrich was succeeded by Henry Warner,
who officiated for two years, followed in 1833 by Nathan Pierce. But Webster,
Seio, and Bridgewater were set off prior to that date. Mr. Warner, one of the
first settlers of the town, says he has served on the Board of Supervisors when
there were but five in the County; namely, George Renwick, of Salem, then
known as Panama; Job Gorton, of Ypsilanti; Harvey Chubb, of Ann Arbor;
Orrin Parsons, of Saline : and himself. George Warner, a brother of Henry, was
collector of taxes for Dexter about that time, and went to the "Bend of the
Raisin," — or what is now Sharon, Bridgewater, and Manchester,— and also to
Jackson and Pinckney, to collect the taxes on his roll. In the spring of 1834, the
town comprised the present towns of Dexter and Lyndon, with the settled
portions of Livingston County, or at least the western part thereof. That year
David Dudley was chosen supervisor, and C. B. Taylor town clerk. The present
town of Dexter was organized in 1836, with Thomas Lee and Dr. Amos Gray as
supervisor and town clerk respectively.

The first settlement in the town was made in 1825, on the northeast fractional
one-fourth of Section 36, by Sylvanus and Nathaniel Noble, who had settled in
Ann Arbor the pi-evious year. Samuel W. Dexter, afterward judge, had previous
to this located land in the village, now within the limits of Scio and Webster.
He soon after took up the east one-half of Section 12, in Dexter, where the Dover
Mills are now situated, his patent being dated April 2, 1825. The next inhabi-
tants were Joseph Arnold, Rufus Crosman, and Henry Warner, each of whom
located land in the early part of the year 1826, made some improvements, aiid
removed their families there in the fall of the same year. The names of those
who came into the town during the next two years are C, S. Goodrich, Cornelius
Osterhout, David Dudley, Richard Brower, Charles B, Taylor, Levi Whitcomb,
Thomas Lee, Isaiah Phelps, Roger Carr, and his sons Boos and Elijah, Sidney
S. Derby, and Clark Perry. Solomon Peterson came in at the same time, but
settled near Pinckney. Henry Warner still lives, at the age of seventy-seven
years, on the same farm which he first located; Joseph Arnold is still in Dexter,
but lives with his son on another farm; Mr. Derby is in Ypsilanti; Mr. Brower
went back to Steuben County, New York ; Levi Whitcomb went to Green Bay,
Wisconsin, some years ago. The others have all passed away. Garadus Noble,
Adrian Quackinbush, Ephraim Carpenter, George H. Sherman, Isaac Pennoyer,
Richard Peterson, John G. Peterson, Warren Spaulding, John Bruen, Samnel
Northam, James M. La Rue, Patrick Hubbard, Daniel Tuttle, afld Eben Phelps,
became residents of the town before 1833, none of whom now reside there, and
not more than two or three of whom are believed to be still living.

Cornelius Osterhout and a man named Hull built a saw-mill where the Hudson
Mills are now situated, in 1827. Judge Dexter and Isaac Pennoyer erected
another in 1832, upon the site of the Dover Mills. The last-named mills were
built by Daniel D. Sloan and Co. in 1846. but upon the death of Colonel Sloan, in
1861, they were purchased by Thomas Birkett, their present proprietor. The
Hudson Mills, built by Adams and Peters, first began to grind in 1845-6. After
passing through several hands, the mill finally became the property of T. Bitkett
owner of the Dover Mills. *

The Messrs. Noble pofc up a shanty or tent upon their land in the spring of
1825, where the men lived while they buUt a house, planted a garden, and broke

up and prepared some land for wheat. The tent was presided over by the eldest
daughter of Sylvanus Noble, then a girl of eleven years, now the wife of. Dr. A
Gray, of Dexter. She tells of how timid she felt in going through the marshes,
on account of the " massasaugas." In the fall, having completed arrangements,
they removed their families from Ann Arbor. The Nobles, subsequently finding
that provisions, especially flour, were in good demand after neighbors began to
settle around them, started through the wilderness to Pontiac, where they bought
some wheat, had it ground, transported it by some means to the Huron or one of
its affluents, built a boat, and loaded flour enough for ten barrets, and came down
the river to Dexter, where they sold some, traded some to the Indians, and con-
sumed some themselves, making, on the whole, a not very unprofitable venture.
On their way down the river they ran into a lake, on which they spent a long
time trying to discover the outlet ; it was finally found near where they entered
the lake, but so hidden from view by grass, rushes, and lily-pads, that they
passed it several times before discovering it. The scarcity of provisions in those
days was sometimes a serious matter. The game and fish which they hunted,
caught, or obtained from the Indians, was ofttimes their sole reliance. While
living at Ann Arbor, Mr. Noble went to Ypsilanti to work for something in the
way of breadstuffs, and all he was able to obtain was one peck of Indian corn- meal.
Mills being distant in that early day, and their fastest roadsters being oxen, they
had to resort to the rude pestle-mills, — a primitive mode of reducing corn to
sufficient fineness for culinary purposes. But the suffering for want of food was
at no time equal to that caused by sickness. Almost every one was prostrated
by ague, or some other form of intermittents, within the first year or two after
arriving in the country. Mr. Nathaniel Noble said he had the ague almost con-
tinuously for thirteen months, and a young son of Mr. Quaekinbueh died of it.
Many others expected death, or at least thought they could not live, and had but
little desire to stay. Many of tho old pioneers concur in the statement that there
is nothing which will make a person so resigned to death as a long and severe
course of the ague. Among the early settlers was one Doctor Belden, who loca-
ted and built about a mile west of Mr. Arnold's, when he had his house covered,
with a blanket for a doer, and boards for windows, with a floor only across one
side, he moved his family, consisting of wife and child, into it. The fire-place
was merely a back of stone, with a hole above to let the smoke out. The hearth
was the bare ground; and everything else was in the rudest fashion. Finding he
needed some supplies, he started for Detroit with an ox-team, in company with
Warren Spaulding. Soon after his departure, his wife was taken sick with con-
gestive chills, and died before he returned. Mrs. Arnold, a neighbor, fat up
with the corpse alone. Dr. Belden reached home the next day. He buried his
wife, took his child and went back East, a sad — ^perhaps a wiser — man.

Rev. C. G. Clark often preached in this township. The first church bulldiag
erected in Dexter was by the Roman Catholics, near the centre of the town, about
the year 1838. This edifice was burned some years after, and instead of rebuild-
ing on the same site, built in Dexter Village. The Methodist society built a
house of worship in the North Lake neighborhood a few years since; and in 1871
the German Evangelical association erected a church building on Section E3, in
both of which services are regularly held.

This Township is broken and hilly in the north, but rolling, with openings, in
the central and southern parts. There are several lakes, of which Portage and
North Lakes are the principal. The Huron River furnishes power for several
mills.

Base Lake, otherwise known as Dotee, is a small hamlet about four miles
north of Dexter Village, on the stage route to Howell. The flouring-mill of
Thomas Birkett is the principal business interest of the place.

Hudson, a mile south of Base Lake Post-office, is a settlement of about same
size as Dover, and contains a grist- and plaster-mill, of which Thomas Birkett is
proprietor.

WEBSTER TOWNSHIP.

This Township is rolling, with openings in the central and plains in the
southern portions. Base and Independence Lakes are situated in the north,
while the Huron River crosses its southwest coiier. Webster wa« settled cotem*
poraneously with Dexter. Jud^e Dexter located land in Section 31, in Oetober, .
1824. John E. Grisson was also an eariy settler, and Charles Stark* came in at
an eariy day. The first birth in the town was that of John A. Boyden, son ©f
Luther Boyden, of Boyden's Plains*; and the first birth after the town was «et
off was Edward P. Clark, April 26, 1833.

The eariiest settlers were Luther Boyden, Peter Sears, Thomas Alexander,
Israel Arms, Salmon H. Matthews, and Charies Starks, followed soon after by
John Williams and Henry Scadin.

Rev. Charles G. Clark was one of the eariiest preachers, but his ministrations
were not confined to Dexter Village or this town alone, but extended to all the
adjoining towns. Samuel W. Dexter built the first saw-mill in the Township.
The Township was organised in 1832.

This town is a good farming district, wheat being the great staple. Among
the illustrations of this work will be found those of many of the finest farma and
farm residences in Webster Township. ^- ,

Webster Post-office is situated on the line of the Michigan Central Bailr^ad,
about ten miles northwest of the County-seat. It has a tri^weekly mail.

LYNDON TOWNSHIP.

The pioneers of this Township were Selah B, CoUini and hir 4^theim
Josiah H. and Harrison W., who came to Lyndon in August, 1833. Jthey cut a
stack of hay that summer, and in November following built the first fouue whoso
walls were raised in the town. Although but a simple log house, its oonstruotion
was no little of an undertaking, as bricsk, lime, and boards— everything nt»^^
for it except the logs— had to be hauled from Ann Arbor. This house was
located on what, from that time forward, was called CoUins's Plains, a little west
of Collinses Lake. Mr. S. B. Collins was married on Christmas (1833), and one
week later, (New Year's Day, 1834,) moved into the ahove-meationed house
Thus was effected the first settlement. During the succeediDg summer forty
acres were fenced and cultivated in Wheat, from which a bountiful harvest was
gathered, and which sold for seed, principally to new settlers, who eame from far
and near to procure it. Such a deUghtfui imd produetive i»ction did this prove
that for many years it received tho title of « Promised Land/' During the years
1834-5 these pioneers were Joined by John Green, Menry 0. Holmes, Michael
Giiman, Nathan Rose, Abraham Borgit, JTohn Twwably, Dr. John Cooper, Alfred
Bruce, Samuel Boyce, William Watts, Ahner Bruin, and their families, in th«
north part of the town,- and John and David Coleman, Hugh Wade, Williaai
Wilcox, Jasper Moore, Jiwues Stiyker, and others, with families, in the
southeast part of the town. Om «New Year's,- 1836, Josiah H. Collins settled
on the farm now owned and occupied by his brother Sidney. He was followed,
the same season, by Horace Leek, Bli Rockwell, Orman Clark, Jesse Rose, Owen
Mclntee (yet a resident, and upward of one hundred years old), John and Htt«h
Cassady, Joseph Yocum, John and Ira Gifford, John Davidson, Joseph Webster
Stephwi Dow, and others, Patrick Haggerty, WiBiam Botts, and Washington
Beem^ made purchases in 1836, but no improvements until 1837. Maliy of the

early settlers of Lyndon came from otKep porfloni of the County, and ^er onee
getting a good start, the town settiled np rapidly.

Until 1838 the wolves were rerj destruetivej so late as 183f they made a elean
sweep of the settlers' pigs and calves. But in 1838, J. H. Collins and Horace
Leek sncceeded In trapping nine large fellows, after which no farther tronhle was
had. Mr. Leek also, the same year, dng ont from their den a Utter of whelp
wolves, which his daaghter, eight years old, fed and eared for until they were
large enough to claim the legal honnty of seven dollars per head.

Lyndon Township was organized in the i^ring of 1837. The first election was
held at the house of John Clreen, and forty-two votes were cast. Horace I*eek
was elected the first supervisor and justice of the peace, and Jesse Hose the first
town clerk. The first school-house, a log one, was erected near the present resi-
dence of William E. Wessels, in the summer of 1837, in which, the following
winter, John K, Yocum taught ttie first tieemed school. Ahout the time this house
was being built, Miss Angeline Qreen (now Mrs.¥lnathan Skidmore) taught a
private school in a log house near her home. The first marriage ceremony per-
formed in this Town is said to be that which made " twain one*' of a Mr. Turner,
from Scio, and Harriet Qifford,— Horace Leek, the first justice, "tying the knot'*
at his residenee. The first birth was that of Edwin 0. Collins, December 11,
1835; and the first victim of the "King of Terrors" was Mrs. Abraham Burgtt,
about 1837. Elder Sayers preached the first sermon at the house of Michael
Gilman.

Lyndon is populated by a mixed people, of whom about one-half are American ;
of the foreign portion, the "sons of Erin" predominate. The town has some
tamarack swamps, and is dotted all over with small lakes, of which Collins, South,
and Island Lakes are the largest. The principal timber is yellow oak and
hickory. Shell marl piad tufa are found in some portions of the Township. The
leading productions are wh^M^ potatoes wool, and fruit. It is essentially an
agricultural Town, and very ^ftile,---on6 of the surest of wheat-raising districts
in the State, the soil being a light sandy loam. It is surrounded on two sides by
short hills, devoted principally to pasture, and which sustain a large amount of
stock*

CB£i.SBATillage,witha population of about 1100, was incorporated some twenty
years ago. The railroad station was originally at Davison, further west, but not
being «i eligible location for a village, i^ler the station-house was destroyed by
fire, the Central Company located their new buildings on land owned by the
brothers, Elisha and James Congdon, now the site of Chelsea. They had, prior
to this, taken up a large tract of government land at that point. John C. Winans
put up the first house, and the place settled up very rapidly. The principal land-
owners are the Congdons, Mr. Wtnans, and Reuben and C. H. Kempf. To com-
pensate for lack of water-power, it has railroad facilities, and a large and fertile
rural district tributary to the village^ fostering its trade and manufactures. It
has five ehurehes, four being brick edifices, belonging to the Methodist, Baptist,
Congregational, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic sects ; a fine " Union'' school-house,
also of brick; a bank; a weekly paper (the jreroW)/and a fair proportion of
stores, shops, etc. The McEune House, of which T. McKune is " mine host,"
atbrds hospitable cheer to the wayfarer. Should the County be divided, as has
been proposed, this enterprising village would be likely to become the County-

SYI-VAN AMD LIMA TOWNSHIPS.

The first settlement in Sylvan was probably that known as the "Vermont
settlement," in the southeast portion of the town. Among her earliest settlers
were Nathan Pierce, since deceased ; Darius Pierce, still living, and father of the
present supervisor; and Thomas Godfrey, now of Chelsea, an early settler of
Sylvan Centre. Cavender Li^e Is named after an early Irish resident of that
name, who came in 1835. Grain and fruit have here a suitable soil. The sur-
face is undulating and broken, — rolling gravel hills in the north, short hills in
the southwest, and openings in the southeast. The Michigan Central Railroad
runs obliquely through the center of the town.

Stltaw p. 0., the only one in the town, is half a mile south of the railroad,
and about four miles southwest of Chelsea* It has a daily mail.

Lima Township is gently undmating, with oak openings, and has a fertile,
sandy soil. Grain, potatoes, md fruit are the staple crops. Mill Creek, with its
two branches, waters nearly the whole Township, and furnishes power for several
saw-mills. The Michigan Central Railroad crosses Lima in the north. William
Lemon purchased, in his son's name, the first land in this town, in 1825, near
Four>mile Lake. Samuel Clemens and Asel Burden were also early settlers. The
Township was organised about 1835-6.

Lima Ckiwrk is but a rural hamlet, with a population of about 160. It is about
eleven miles west of Ann Arbor, on a confluent of the Huron. It has a post-office
which receives a semi-weekly mail.

• SCIO TO\A^NSHIP.
.This town derives its name from the Greek island of that title,--a name
associated with the great and successful struggle of the Grecian patriots for their
Midependence. Scio is somewhat hilly and broken in the north, but otherwise

' ^ntiy rolling, with alternate openings and timber in the centre and south. The
soil is moBiiy sandy and gravelly loams. The Huron River flows through the
north porUon of the town, into which empties Honey and Mill Creeks from the «)uth.
The old "Territorial Road" was its first public highway, running east and
west through the centre of the town. It now has as many and as good highways
as any of Ber neighbors, while the Michigan Central Railroad runs across the
Aire Tqpnship, following the course of the river, which it crosses several times.
Among the earliest setUers of Scio were Samuel Clemens, George Peters, Blias
Smith, and Robert MeCartny. Asa and Enos Leek settled here as early as 1827 ;
Abram Croman, Sr., and Horace Leek in 1821>. George and Abram Croman, Jr.,
brothers, aged respectively nine and twelve years (and who are now influential

N farmers in Waterloo Township), sawed the shingle blocks with which to cover
the first school-house in Scio,-built in 1831, near the present residence of
Sunervisor Tuomy. Lorenso Lyon is said to have been the first teacher. The
first attempted murder in the^County, and it is thoi^ht in the State, occurred «
this town, in 1837, when Isaac Stoddard shot at, with an intent to kill, David
Sloat, a very early settter. The - Phelps Burying Ground" #as opened about the

^^'j^dge Dexter probably located the first land in the town, ^n Sec^^^n 6, in
October, 1824,-the site of the village of Dexter. Charles G. ^^^^^'^ J^^^^^^^
an4 now deceased, was one of the earliest preachers in Scio. The t^w^jras
organised about 1831-2, prior to which it was under the civri jurisdiction of
Dexter Township. Scio is one of the best farming districU in the f^^^'

DaxTKH Vix.lL has a population of 1161, and is situated at f^^^-^^^
of Mill Creek and the Huron River, about nine miles northwest of the Cau«^y-
^ Itsstreetsarewideandborderedbyfinewalks^d^^de-tr^^
a picturesque and pleasing effect. The Union School building, » *™*^^
vfek, hasVvision for three hundred and fifty pupils.^ i^J-irBrntr^"
^ for worship by the CongregaUonal, Episcopalian, Methodis^ l^'^^.^
Ikiman Catholic denominations. Some of the edifices are very fiBcjs^oal-^^^
tut of the Roman Catholic society, which is a neat and substantial building, con-

structed of brick with stone dressings, at a cost of forty thousand dollars. A fine
view of this church may be seen among the Dexter views, to be found on the
following pages of this work. The business portion of the village is well built.
The manufacturing interests are represented by two grist-mills, a plaster- and
feed-mill, saw -mill, woollen-factory, planing-mill, sash- and blind-factory, vinegar-
and cider-works, and four wagon-manufactories. It is one of the oldest villages
in the State, dating from 1824. Judge Dexter, from whom it was named, pur-
chased about one thousand acres of government land up and down the Huron
River, and here planted the town. For many years this was an extreme frontier
village, and the records of all new roads to the westward had to be sought here
for a long period. The village has had a steady and very satisfactory growth.
It enjoys railroad and telegraphic facilities, being situated on the Michigan
Central Railroad, — forty-seven miles west of Detroit, Within a few miles of
Dexter, one hundred and forty thousand barrels of flour, are ms^ufactured
annually, and six thousand tons of plaster ground. Views of the " Dexter and
Scio Mills," of Evarts A Co., stores of F. Jaeger, W. F. Schlanderer, etc., will be
found elsewhere.

Scio, a hamlet on the Huron, about five miles west of Ann Arbor, and on the
line of the Michigan Central Railroad, is a fine rural district. It contains grist-
and saw-mills, some stores and shops. Its two hundred people are favored with
a daily mail. Their leading exports are flour, apples, pork, and lumber.

ANN ARBOR TOWNSHIP AND CITY.
The first settlement was made in 1824 by John Allen and Elisha W. Rumsey,
both of whose wives were named Ann ;♦ and this coincidence, together with the
grove-like appearance of the site selected by them, gare the name to the settl^-
ment, — " Anns' Arbor." In course of time the possessive plural was dropped,
and ever since it has been simply Ann Arbor, — a little more euphonious, but full
of mystery to the new-comer unacquainted with its derivation. Clark Sills and
Hiram Putnam came about the same time, and Asa L. Smith and wife soon after.
Among the pioneers of this Township we may name John and Robert Geddes,
Orrin White, Epaphras Matteson, George Rash, Elnathan Botsford, James Allen,
and Amos Hicks. Samuel Van Fausen was Mr. Rumsey's successor. * The first
land located in the Township was that known as the " McClosky fraction (fourteen
acres), south of Orrin White's, in 1823. Orrin White made the first purchase of
land, Moses Clark was one of the early ministers, and Dr. David Lord the first'
physician. The first recorder of deeds is said to have been Cyrus Beckwith.
Martin Davis was an early dispenser of justice, and " Esq." Arnold officiated at
a time when his jurisdiction embraced the towns of Ann Arbor, Scio, and Dexter.
Elias M. Skinner was a pioneer attorney and magistrate. At that period Cephas
Hawks figured as Township clerk, and Edward Mundy presided as circuit judge.
Among other early enterprises of this period, the "Michigan Manual Labor
School," located near the city, figures. It started off with a great flourish, under
charge of Rev. Samuel Hair, but it went up like, a bubble.

The first marriage was that of George Allen to Miss Temperance Morton, about
1825-6. The first birth was a son of E. W. Rumsey, bora in the early part of the
year 1824, and named in honor of the territorial governor, — Lewis Cass Rumsey.
There are other contestants for the honor, among whom are John S. Nowland,
son of Andrew Noland, and a child of a Mrs. Herrington. But as Mr. Nowland,
Sr., did not come until 1825, and as we can get no authentic data in regard to
the other claimants, we give L. C. Rumsey the palm,f

The first saw-mill was put up in 1824 by Daniel Fleming, on the creek bearing
his name. This mill has gone to ruin long since. The first grist-mill was built
in 1826 by G. W. Noyes (who was subsequently killed at a " raising"), and com-
pleted by Isaac Hull. It is known as the " Sinclair Mills,*' and is now owned
and operated by Deubel and Swift. Henry Rumsey kept tavern in 1826, on the
old territorial road, near the Hudson.

Ann Arbor was made the County-seat in 1824, and the village was platted,
under the laws of the territory. May 25, of the same year. The first County court
was held in January, 1827, but the court-house was not erected till 1833-4. The
village was incorporated in 1833, and the city charter granted in 1851, the- city
at that time containing about 4000 inhabitants. In 1834 the village contained
a population of 830, and the town about 1700.

The post-office was established in 1826, with John Allen as first postmaster.
In 1833 Anson Brown succeeded him, who removed the office to "Lower Town."
In 1835 Captain Thayer, his successor, moved it back to " Upper Town," where
it has since remained. The present postmaster is There

is no other post-office in the Township, The topographical features of this town
are gravelly plains and " openings" in the north, rolling in the centre, with open-
ings and gravelly hills in the south. The Huron River flows through it in a
southeasterly direction, through a narrow valley, bordered by hills. There are
severikl chalybeate or mineral springs near the river. The soil is sandy and
gravelly clay.

THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR,
the County-seat, contains a population of between 8000 and 9000. It is pleasantly
situated on both banks of the Huron, thirty-seven miles west of Detroit, with
which it is connected by the Michigan Southern Railroad. Its location, upon the
hills enclosing one of the most picturesque river valleys in the State ; its broad
streets, well shaded with oaks and maples, many of them remnants of the ancient
forest,* its fine public buildings, elegant private residences, and pleasant surround-
ings, combine to make it one of the most beautiful cities in the State. The
growth of the ^lace has been alow, there being nothing in its situation or circum-
stances to induce that rapid increase characteristic of so many western towns.

As a business point, Ann Arbor is not pre-eminent, its chief interests being
educational. It is the seat of the " Michigan University," which occupies a fine
elevated plateau in the eastern part of the city, its campus embracing forty acres,
well laid out. The " Observatory" is further to the northeast, overlooking the
river v^ley. The public schools include the Central Union, a fine building, and
six ward schools, most of' which have fine structures. The Union school has a
high repuUtion, and every year a large class passes from it to the University.
The value of school property is about $160,000. There are several other schools'
vis. : the incorporated Seminary for Young Ladies, known as Miss Clark's, the
Catholic school of St. Thomas, two German and one infant school. A more ex-
tended account of the University will be found in the County history.

There are a doten churches, distributed among the following sects : Methodist
Episcopal, Presbyterian, Protestant Episcopal (St. Andrew's), Congregational,
Baptist, Unitarian, Catholic (St. Thomas's), German Lutheran, German Methodist,
African Methodist, and African Baptist, the first-named denomination having
two edifices. The Catholics have also a convent. Value of church property,
nearly $250,000.

Secret societies are represented by the fraternities of Masons, Odd Fellows, and
Good Templars; and among other associations are the " German Laboring Men's

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Association," and the Turn Terew, the " Ladies* Library Association," possessing
a library of 1500 volumes, and a Ladies' Christian Union, organiied for benevo-
lent purposes. There is also a flourishing Lecture Association. The publications
of the city embrace two weekly and several miscellwieous journals. The former
are entitled " The Peninmlar Courier and Familif Fwtewt,'* published by A. R.
Beal (republican in politics), and the "Michigan Argw," E. B, Pond, editor and
proprietor (democratic). In connection with the former office is a book-publisb-
ing esteblishment, formerty known as " Dr. Chase's." Dr. Kellogg has a small
printing-office, from which he issues a " Local."

The court-house square, in the centre of the city, is a neat little park, enclosing
the court-house and County buildings. The former, however, is an old, small,
and inconvenient building. Washtenaw deserves a more creditable stnwture for
its temple of justice. The fire department is composed of two engines and a hook-
and-ladder company. A fine engine house is located on Huron Street, m which
the sessions of the common council are held. The leading hotels are Cook s, the
Greeory, and the Leonard House. Beside the University Hall, recently ded|eated,
—the largest in the State,— there are several fine public halls, including Hill s
Opera House, capable of seating 1500 persons, Hangster's and agricultural haJis.
The abundant springs in the western part of the city are impregnated with iron,
sulphur, magnesia, etc. A large "Mineral Springs House" has been fitted up,
and is under the supervision of Dr. Hale. ^, . i.

There are but few manufactories, but the most notable are the six breweries,
manufacturing about 9000 barrels annually, two tanneries, two foundries, four
planing-miUs, a woollen-factory, two furniture-manufactories, doing a business ot
from $30,000 to $40,000 per annum, and an agricultural-works, turning out some
$50,000 worth of machines, etc., annually. The river furnishes a fine water-
power, which, at this point, runs three grist-mills and other factories. There is
mlBO a steam grist-mill. The average quantity of wheat purchased annuaUy is
150,000 bushels ; of flour manufactured, 30,000 barrels ; of apples bought for ship-
ment, 16,000 barrels; of wool, 300,000 pounds.

The city officers of Ann Arbor for 1873-4 are :

•^ Aldermen.

Mayor, Hiram J. Beaks. 1st Ward, Selick Ward.

Recorder, Adam D. Seyler.
Justice, Edward Clark.
Marshal, James Parshall.
Treasurer, Stephen M. Webster.

2d " John G. Grassman.

3d '* WilHam H. Molntyre.

4th ** William Deubel.

5th " George H. Rhodes.

6th " Charles B. Porter.

♦ Ann Isabella AUea. Mary Ann Bomsey.

t It is claimed by some that Br. Strong, subsequently chaplain of the Fourth Michigan
Infantry during the rebellion, was the first birth in the settlement, but the date in his case
is not given.

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP.

This town is generaUy level, with alternate timber and openings, four creeks
water every part of the Township, and the Huron River crosses the southwest
rorner. sl|erior is a fine agricultural town ; it is noted also for its n««ero««
mills. Henry Kimmel, who came overland from Pennsylvania, was the first
settler. He had the honor of naming the town when it was set off ; it was to be
superior to all the rest,-so thought iU pioneer founders. We V^^^^^m record
the names of the following eariy settlers: Isaac and Philip Sines, Captain John
Dix, Joseph Mayo, Mr. Freeman, Olney Hawki^'s father, John McCormaek,
Esek Pray, Jonathan Thomas, Burden Hicks, William Eddy, Eldridge Gee
Colonel Brewer, Mr. Tooker,Dr. Blackwood, John Worden (father of A. and John
S. Worden, of Ypsilanti), and Abel Parkhurst. Most of these men have long
since been gathered to their fathers, while many f ^«f^^?LT^g,^'}^,*^ '?°f^^^
parts. Captain Dix, the founder of Dixboro, emigrated to "Dixie" (Texas), and
died there.^ John Worden, Sr., died in the fall of 1873. Mr. E. Gee is now a
resident of Dundee, in this State. Esek Pray for many years kept the pioneer
tavern of Superior. One of Henry Kimmel's sons now resides upon the place his
father located, and on which he died. Superior was organued about 1830-1.

At the present time there is no post-office yithm the limits ^ this Township.

Lowell is a small settlement on the Huron River, which affords a power that
has not been utilised until quite recently,- a large paper-miU is now in course of
construction, which, when completed and in operation, will largely aid the
growth and prosperity of this section. . , ^ ». re ^^^* ^-a,.

DiXBOBO, a village in embryo, is situated on Fleming's Creek. In former yws
it received the patronage of " Uncle Sam," but its post-office has long since b©^
discontinued. j

YPSILANTI TOA?VNSHIP.

As early as 1809 a trading-post for barter with the Indians ^f «8<»^^^^^^
here by Gabriel Godfrey and his associates. The country along both banks of
the Huron* was full of Indians, and for several years a flourishing trade was
carried on with them at the post. In 1811 about 25,000 ^^^^^^^^^^^
patented to these traders under the seal of President Madison, and m J8iV tne
post was moved farther west. During this early period the site was known as
"Godfrey's, on the Pottawattomie trail." * t> u * m QtU^« l^hn

In the spring of 1823 Major Benjamin Woodruff, Eobert M. Stitts, John
Thayer, and David Beverly came in as settlers; afterward Jason wad Darnel
Cross, and Mr. Peek. The following autumn John Bryan and {^^^^ «f^™'
and Leonard Miller brought the first ox-team and wagon through fi^mDBtroi^^
the same season.f The first baby was Alpha Washtenaw Bryan, ^f^/^^^^^
27, 1824. The first mill was built by Major Woodruff, of logs, m 1824, and the
4th of July of that year was celebrated with ^at eclat, -, , , wiii;„«.

In the summer of 1825 Judge Woodward, of Detroit, John Stewart, and William
Harwood bought out the French traders, and laid out a viHage plat, whmh Uiey
called Ypsilanti, from Demetrius Ypsilanti, the famous Greek PJ^n^lfe.^ w^
name was then sounding throughout the country. The town ^«%fi^«f .*^«f
to Wayne County, and its officers were appointed by the governor of the temto^
The first town-meeting of which any record can be found was held at Andrew
McKinstry's house, in 1827, and Dr. Abel MiUington elated supervisor, and Asa
Beading town clerk. The total vote was fifty-nine. The town then comprised
what hM since been divided into four. At the next town-meeting a bounty was
offered for the scalps of bears and wolves. It is evident, from the records pre-
served, that the Ypsilantians of those days were not very religious or tem-
perate In the fall of 1829 a temperance society was started, which soon became
Sar, and was productive of i^ach good. The ^^^ Sabbath-school was^^^^^^^^
fenced in July, 1828, in a small log house; t^ere were fourteen children^ p^^^^^^^
tauKht by Mrs. W. Norris and Mrs. Doolittle. The Methodists held services here
as early as 1825, and Rev. Elias Pattee was the pioneer preacher of the settle-
ment In 1828 a Mr. Cornish, from Detroit, was accustomed to assemble a few
persons and read the Episcopal service to them ; in 1 838 the '^'^^y*?;}'^^^^^
since jrrown into a large and prosperous one, erected a church. The Baptist
Church was organized in 1836. The fitst Presbyterian doctrines were pre«jhed
by Rev. Noah M. Wells, at Detroit; in July, 1829, a church was organised, m-

'' TtCttL^o1!rr'Im Miss Hope Johnson, in 1826 Other small schools

followed, and in 1845 the Seminary was incorporated. There are now several
ward schools, and one of the finest Union buildings in the State,--* fine view of
which will be found further on. The State Normal School is located here,-an
honor to the liberality of her citisens, and an earnest of their estimation of a-
liberal culture. The first paper, the Republican, issued ^^ July, 1838, was con-
ducted by John Wallace. It only lived two years. In 1843 the Sentinel mt^^
started, still published by C. Woodruff. Ypsilanti has another P^Wication en-
titled the Commercial, Charles R. Pattison, proprietor. A lodge of Free Masons
WM organized in 1846, one of the Independent Order of Odd-Fellows in 1845.
T^e Mfchanics' Mutua:i Protection, instituted in 1850, had but an ephemeral.

^^YpXanti Township is an excellent farming country, producing wheat, wool,

''^'YmLAHW i's now a pretty and flourishing city of some five thousand inhabi-
tants The Huron River flows through it, furnishing power well utilized by
several flouring-mills, three paper-mills, and one now building,-larger than
either,-a woollen-mill, a manufactory of paper-mill machinery, three sash-
factories, two whip-socket-factories, one extensive carriage-fac^ry (managed by
& ^tock iomoanv). a eeneral agricultural- and wood-workmg-factory,^an uf ac-
tor es of eg^^Ti^irs, brooms, ei. Its railro* facilities consist of the^ichigan
Central, and the Detroit, Hillsdale and Indicia Railroads, while its ease of access
and convenience for landing freight are seldom excelled. The trade trmisacted
by its business houses is a large and steadily increasing^ one; as an evidence of
their enterprising spirit, we refer to the illustrations of the public buildings and
bu^ness b^ks, |iv"n elsewhere, as well as the advertising cards of fe«' ««'«*^^»-
We wish to mention particularly the marble-works of D. C. Batchelder, an rfd
settler, and a pioneer in this bra nch,— his establishment dating from 1849. He

« ThA n'vAr was named after the Indian tribe of that name; also known as the Wyandots.
The^were deflSX^d ^rsed by the terrible Iroquois in 1649. A fr^ient of the Hu-
S^^ Jtt[^ St I>etro.?tol680. The name originated from the French "hures," applied
to tiiSrfSSic mode of dressing their hair,-bri8riing over the crown Uke the back of a

t*S. Thayer drove across firom Detroit, with a two-wheeled cart.

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SrTrsoN/iLL^ on the east line of Ypsilanti Township, is partly

within the limits of Wayne County.

LODI TOWNSHIP.

Thin town was oreani«cd in 1836. The first purchase of land was in 1624, by
H«?h cSlIt S^^^^ the southwest quarter Sf Section 36. In the following
wfnff the following entries were made: R. Knight, RvMc^artney, Jonathan B.
?0Tkfndall Alexander and Allyn Williams, Benjamin H. Packard, Joseph Moss,
Aaron An" in, A. Spoor, Russell Riggs, and Orrin How ; and m the ffo^^^g
fummer and fall (1826), by Matthias C. Arnold, Jacob Smith, Porter Lathrop,
CrefAnmand n^U jLe Mechond Lapham, and Samuel Camp. James

Sw?ck aJd D^ncal Walker also purchased in 1825. Merrit Perry came to Lodi
in November 1827, and is the oldest living settler now in the town, having lived
for forty bU^^^^ the same section. Horace and Virgil Booth and Timothy

Hunt (now i/Manchester) were also early settlers. Most of these ear ly pioneers
have long since passed to their reward. Lodi nor the County should cease to
revere thfir memory, or that of John Lowery, whose enterprise and patriotism as
yet f^sh in the memory of her people. Lodi consists mainly of level p ains,
with a gravelly-clay soil. Saline River crosses the southern part of the town.
Its one church is located at « Lodi Plains." It is an agricultural Township, and
containi neither village nor post-office.

FREEDOM TO^VNSHIR

Organized in the spring of 1834, the first election being held April 7, at the
house of H. yr. Griffin, he being elected the first supervisor, and B. C. Raymond
the first town clerk. Thirty-eight votes were cast at the first election. At the
meeting to organize the town, a dispute arose as to the name: finally a compro-
mise was affected. Some one thought a good deal i^f freedom should be exercised
in such matters: whereupon Samuel S. Peckens said he thought that the best
name proposed, and it was adopted. In the early days of this Township, super-
visors received for their services one dollar per day, school teachers fifty cents
per day, female teachers only one dollar per week, hired men fifty cents a day,
and servant giris seventy-five cents per week. , ^ , u * icqi

Br. Porter, now of Ann Arbor, says he went through Freedom about 1831,
camping out at Lake Pleasant, and that he did not see a habitation m the town.
James W. Hill came in the summer of 1831, settled on a farm now owned by
John M Alber, built a house, cleared and sowed to wheat about five acres the
same fall, and thus won the honor of being the first settler of Freedom. Buring
the following fall, Mr. Robert Myers settled on Section 12, and remained there in
the woods, six miles from any neighbor, until the next spring. Hugh Campbell
and Jason Gillett came in the same fall, settling near Mr. Hill. In the spring
and summer of 1832 the tide of emigration brought reinforcements, until there
became a settlement of sufficient numbers to ensure the building of a school-house
near Mr. Hiirs, aside from as many more new-comers who took up their abode
in the north part of the town. Among these eariy pioneers we name Alexander
Palkner, Obadiah Force, Levi Thomas, Cyrus Pierson, Daniel Kent, James W.
Tyler, Henry M. Griffin, William Douglas, Archer Crane, Reuben Wellman, Levi
Rogers, Lyman Williams, Ebenezer Boy den, Henry Smith, Edward Litchfield,
Jacob Cook, Noah and Henry Smalley, John Schnebarger, Elisha Adams, James
and Festus Fellows, Cornelius Polhemus, Jacob Haas, Sr., Roswel), Jacob, and
William Preston. In 1833-4 the following, among others, came in : Amos Coy-
kendall, Barnard List, George Hohenberger, Manasseh B. Wellman, William
Ossius, Thomas Roth, John Haab, Edward Polhemus, Samuel Wood, Martin
Grauer, D. C. an-d J. G. Raymond, Henry and George Lindensmith, Alexander
and Samuel S. Peckens, etc. As may be seen, the first settlers were in a major-
ity Americans, whereas now the larger portion of the landholders are German.

Benjamin F. Burnett made scriptural exhortations at the house of Mr. Hill as
eariy as 1832, but the first ordained minister was Elder Frederick Smith, from
Wittcmberg, whose first sermon was at the residence of William Schulte, in 1835.
James W. Hill taught the first school at his own house, and afterwards in the first
school-house erected in the town. M. B. Wellman did the first cooperage, in
1833. Antoinette Gillett, born November 6, 1831, was the first birth. The first
marriage license given in the town was issued to John Lewis and Miss Sarah M.
Weller. The first death was a case peculiar to new countries. In the winter of
1831-2, Edward Campbell started, with his neighbor, David Cook, to go from
Bingham's Mill, in Lima, to their homes, and lost their way. Not knowing how
to use the pocket-compass, they wandered in the woods, until Campbell, exhausted
and benumbed, laid down in the snow. Mr. Cook kept on until he found a settle-
ment, and returning with assistance, found Campbell just alive. He was brought
to his senses, and taken to his father's, Mr. Hugh Campbell, in Freedom, where
he died in a few days, after untold sufferings.

Freedom is undulating, with alternate plains and openings. There is but one
lake, and that is " Pleasant." It is entirely an agricultural town, and has a large
population, being divided into a large number of small farms. Its people are
industrious and forehanded. It stands to the credit of Freedom that seldom has
a pauper gone to the poorhouse, and never but one person to jail, from this town.
It has five churches,— three Lutheran, one Evangelical Association, and one
Roman' Catholic,—- the first of which (the "Thomas" Lutheran), yet standing,
was built of logs, in 1843. The steam saw-mill, on the north side of the lake, is
the only one in the town.

Wheat and wA are the principal staples.

Fbebonia, the only post-office in the town, is ten miles southeast of Chelsea,
from whence it has a semi-weekly mail. William F. Pfizenmaier, postmaster,

PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP.

Pittsfield, memorable not alone for its unsurpassed fertility and location, but
for its many self-denying early pioneers. This town was first settled in 1824, in
which year Samuel McDowell, Ezra Maynard, Lewis Barr, and Oliver Whitmore,
with their families, oame and occupied the land. Mr. Barney settled in 1825, in
the Whitmore settlement. On the books of the United States Land Office at De-
troit we find the following entries of land for this year, viz : June 4, Ezra Barr,
in Section 2; Ezra and Charles M. Maynard, the south half of Section 3; John
Hiacock, Sections 4 and 9 ; Claudius Britton, Jr., Section 3 ; June 7, Oliver Whit-
more, Section 11 ; Sapu«l McDowell, southwest-half of Section 2; June 14, Luke
. H. Whitmore, Section 2j July 29, Joseph Parsons, Jr., Section 2; September 21,
Charles Anderson, Section 2. In the spring following (1825) Eri Higby located
on Section 4, Dr. Kellogg on Section 3, Robert Geddes on Sections 7 and 18, and
John Gilbert and Jonathan Kearsley on Section 31. These were the first pur-
chases. David Hardy came in 1825. Thomas Wood was also an early settler in
the south part of the town, and one of the most successful farmers in the County.
Of him it is said: "He made the most money from small beginnings of any one
in this section," He died some eight years or more ago.

Pittsfield was organized in 1836, prior to which it was included in the civil
jurisdiction of Ann Arbor Township. When organized, it was christened " Pitt,"
after the celebrated statesman and orator j but, subsequently, *♦ field" was very
appropriately added, as it is truly a region of fertile fields. In the early day her
people not only went to Ann Arbor for marketing, blaeksmithing, etc., but to
church, with ox-teams. The Indians supplied them the first year or two with
cranberries and venison. " Quinine and marsh-hay" were also valued allies in
those days, Mr. Maynard says the boys of that time used often to go hunting
and fishing with the Indians.

Oliver Whitmore was the first Justice in Pittsfield; Miss Brooks the first school
teacher, in 182&~7. The first birth was that of a daughter of Samuel D.
McDowell, now Mrs. A. R. Hall, in 1824. The records inform us that " the mem-
bers of the First and Second Wesleyan Societies of Pittsfield Township met at
the school-house in District 3 on the 22d day of September, 1845, and organized
a society known as the " First Wesleyan Methodist Society of Pittsfield." David
Page bought the farm, and sold it to the County, about 1836, upon which the
poorhouse was built. The first structure, a frame building, was commenced in
the summer and finished in the fall of 1836, and two years later the stone build-
ing was constructed. Its first superintendents were Lewis Barr and Samuel D.
McDowell, of Pittsfield, and Job Gorton, of Ypsilanti. Moses Boylan was its
first keeper.

Pittsfield is noted for its grain, stock, and excellent fnut, its fime farms and
thrifty farmers* There is neither village, hamlet, nor post-office, in this town.

SHARON TOWNSHIP.
To David I. Sloat and family must be given the honor of the «"' /*"'«^'';,'^»{

?f nTeLr fafTerwards mVs. Philo HitchUk) was the first t-che-n he a^ove^
uamed school-house, subsequently known as 5>»^^"f„^^- ^.^.^^^j!" pl^^^^^^^
(Methodist) was built near the residence of Henry Row, m l^^?' JJ^J^tV^"^'*
^'y.?\. . ^. Tx_x..:* ^^^ the oldest living representative of this conference,

Township in David I. Sloat, the first settler, and very soon after his coming to
Ibrron Norman Row was the first white child born in the Township, September

29, 1832.^ ^ ^^^ ^ ^^ fii,^,^« i,«^^« Ar*»ftted a beautiful memorial monu-

It was raised by volun-

ment,near the Town Hall, in the centre of the town.

Srv and general subscription, and commemorates the names of President Lin-
coin and fwenty-four "v^olun4ers" from Sharon,~mariyrs to the imperishable

'ThV/es^drntHf Sharon are mostly of American birth, and are noted as good
farmers Is wholly an agricultural town. Wool is the predominating staple
nlT^o fine churches, a saw-mill (built in 1834), and a good flouring. miH at
-Sharon Hollow," built the same year. The surface is generally level or undu-
lating plains; and the North Branch of the Raisin and South Branch of Mill
Creek, with their tributaries, must sufficiently irrigate the soil. Has no post-office.

BRIDGEWATER AND MANCHESTER T'NSHIPS.

Bridgewater was organised about the year 1832, and t^«^° j^^'^^^^^t^s^^^^^^^^^
town of Manchester. 'Squire Hixson, since deceased, was, no doubt, the fi^-st settler
of this town, coming up from Tecumseh, on the nrail,;* *\ tlTi^ 1829 0th e^
tlement contained but two houses. George Lazelle (livmg) came in 1»29- Y.\°^
early settlers were William Van Horn, Robert Powe 1, 'Sqmre Ayers, William
Ruckman, ^Squire Palmer, and Mr. Short. This town is undulating ; has consid
erable timber The North Branch of the river llaisin '^"^ ^^f °g\^"^f ^**f '
parallel to which is the Jackson and Palmyra Branch of the L, S.& f- »• R- «•
iron Creek joins the Raisin in this town. The only lakes are the two named
*' Columbus" and "Joscelin." The old '^Chicago Road" crosses the southeast
corner. Deposits of bog-iron and mari. Soil mostly clay. Wheat and apples

are the principal products. • -i. 4 j ^« *!,„

River Raisin, a small village,~the only one m the town,-i8 situated on the
river from which it takes its name. It is also on the Jackson Branch of the JU.
S <fe M. S. R. R., and contains a number of mills, stores, and shops, with tne
substantial backing of a rich agricultural country. It has a daily mail.

Bbidgewateb is a station on the Detroit, Hillsdale and Indiana Railroad, m
the northeast corner of the town. It also contains a post-office. , ,. t

Manchester Township was settled about the same time as Bridgewater, both of
which were, prior to 1832, within the boundary of Dexter Township. Manchester
was set oflr from Bridgewater in 1836, and its first supervisor was James H.
Fargo. Among the eariy settlers we name James Sowles, Benjamin K. Wal-
worth, Levi B. Pratt, Daniel Cross (now of Ypsilanti), B. F. Root, Joseph S.
Clark, Luther Field, and John Howland. The first Baptist church was orga-
nized February 17, 1836, and their house of worship was erected and dedicated
in 1839. The " First Universalist Society of Manchester" was organized m 1846,
with Thomas Spafford, Alanson Case, and Chandler Carter as trustees. At this
date Henry Penfield, of Sharon, was preacher in charge of the " Manchester cir-
cuit" of the M. E. Church j Thomas Wakelin in 1848. The Presbyterian church
was started about the year 1856. Elder Powell used to go afoot from.Bridgcwater
to Manchester, twelve miles, to preach in the early day. Charies G. Bnggs was
the first licensed auctioneer,— April 10, 1839. The burr-oak plains of this town
ate watered by a branch of the Raisin and Iron Creek. The town also enjoys
the facilities of two railroads, and has in its northeast comer a very considerable
village, bearing the name of the Township. , « t i *»

Manchester, the third place of importance in the County, is on the "Jackson
Railway. The Raisin propels its three flouring-mills, a saw-mill, woollen- factory,
paper-mill, basket-manufactory, foundry, and machine-shop, while steam-power
adds two breweries and a planing-mill to the manufacturing list. The Enterprise
is a weekly paper, that does not belie its name. Two hotels accommodate the
public. A splendid Union school, costing over $30,000, seats over 300 pupils.
Seven churches afford religious instruction to her people, while a natural mineral
spring, the curative properties of which have been known upwards of thirty
years, may have something to do with the health of her citizens. This " River-
side Spring" water-cure, and its surroundings, are well patronized. There are
two banks. This village, first settled in 1832, is now an incorporated "burgh*
of two thousand population, and contains many fine residences and brick struc-
tures.

SALINE TOWNSHIP.
Saline, noted for its salt long before Saginaw was heard of. Hence its name.
It is said that General Wayne's army wintered here during the period of the
Indian troubles. Traditions of its Indian Village and French traders are still
preserved. The Indian town so long located here was the largest, with one ex-
ception, in the territory. The mounds in the old Pottawottamie burial-ground
near the York mills are yet traceable. The Indians were drawn to this section
by the salt-sj^rings, in the northeast part of the town, coming far from the west-
ward for that purpose ; and the French traders came here, as to Ypsilanti, for the
purpose of barter with the red man. But aside from all this, it was one of the
eariiest-settled towns in the County. The first entry of land was in 1824, by
Samuel Douglas, June 16; Orange Risdon, the northeast one fourth of Section 1,
August 12 J Friend Whitlock, northwest one-fourth of Section 1, same date,*
Aaron Bugbee, Section 13, August 21 ; John Gilbert, Sections 11 atfd 12, June 18,
1825,- and John Butterfield, Section 12, September 16, 1825. The first actual set-
tler was Leonard Miller, who built the first log house in Saline in 1826, on the
"Salt Springs Reservation." The second house was put up by Daniel Cross
(now living at Ypsilanti), on the " Chicago Road," near the present village of
Saline. Orange Risdon came here first in September, 1823. He walked through
the woods from Detroit. At that period there were no settlers in the south part
of the County. Although one of the first to locate land, he did not settle on it
with his family until two or three years later. To the public spirit and labors of
this pioneer, still living on the land he first purchased. Saline and the County
are greatly indebted. As a government surveyor from 1825 to 1853, and after-
wards for several years as surveyor for the State, he has tracked all over the pe-
ninsula, laid out most of the public highways, — "running lines" through the
wilderness, where for weeks and months he never saw a white face. William M.
Gregory purchased in 1831, and settled in the fall of 1833. Orrin Parsons was a
pioneer, an early supervisor, and an energetic, influential man in the settlement.
The south one-half of Section 1 and the north one-half of Section 12 was reservtd
" for Saline purposes," by letters patent, dated February 9, 1848.

The first birth was that of Louisa Miller, in October, 1826; first marriage, in
1830, was that of a Mr, Cole, living near Clinton, to Miss Fuller; the demise of
Leonard Miller, Jantiary 2, 1830, was the first in Saline Township. Orange
Risdon was the first magistrate. The first saw-mill was built by Orrtn Parsons
In 1827. Two years later a grist-mill was ad#ed. The second mill Mr. Risdon
put up in 1828. It was burned in 1833, while he was on a visit to his son in
California, but his energetic wife had it rebuilt and running in three weeks.
This mill is not now in operation. There was in former years a plank-road from
Saline to Monroe, but the company failed, and the road ran out. In the civil
history of Washtenaw County, Saline is contemporaneous with the towns of Pan-
ama and Jaeksonburg, its organization dating from about 1830.

The Presbyterian society, the first religious organisation in the Township, was
organized in May, 1831, in Wayne County, New York, and moved bodily into
Saline, even electing their pastor before they started for Michigan. They chose
Rev. John Kanouse, who followed them to Salln« as soon as he could make

X. i. -.*—«*« Tk« TtAntists erected the first church in the place
ruTmri %C'ttdrfi«?held rts m the b„nding now occupied
v^v wliw Thev subseauently put up an unbumt-bnok structure, which they

and rebuilt in » more sabstantial inanner. _I°lf3.]^tw^. of the "Saline

n'aUne1o:n''M;"rgenera,,y le.ei. It, soil clay in the "orth »»*? '"^ '^^
south. The Saline and Macon Rivers rise in and flow through the town. On the

'"rur»ru^rlllrviiu"er.b"oua00 inhabitant,, on the Detroit HilWale
and IndlkLTa^flrial Tcontain. a fine three-atory Union «^ho»l b 'd.ng;
cSurohesof the Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, '■^^f\'^^^^ZllltlZi^;
suasions; three flouring-mills, two tanneries, a foundry, "° ^°'«''' * "?3*P!J|
and several stores and shops. It is situated in the midst of a beautiful and well
improved farming country. It has a daily mail. •,„.„„»», „r Uridiri.

LsTON P. 0., five miles southwest of Saline, and four »•»".* ^l.nH
water?h.s the benefit of railway commnnication. being on the line of the D., H.
k I. Company. Chester Parsons, Postmaster.

YORK TOWNSHIP.

Oreanijed in 1834. The first election was held at Mooreville, and William
Moore was elected the first supervisor, and 0. Gooding the first town olerk.
Aronethl very earliest settlers were Uriah Le Barron, John Parsons, Gary
Stark JaTobWhUney, Alanson Snow, John Thayer, Hiram F.sk, Frederick
BMom Wniiam Moore Henry Druse, Matthew Salisbury, and William, Joseph,
anTRobTr siawrwho came xl and to'ok possession of ^e wi dern.» ^^J^^^^
Tears 1826 and 1830. They were followed, among othe«,in 1831, by Peter Cook
Sr Jacob Cook, John K.nouse (now at Saline), Thomas Herringdeen, and
iamuel Bishop i in 1832 by Isaac and David Hathaway, Dr. J. B. Bower^A. B.
Hanson and William Davis; and the subsequent year by Aaron R. Wheeler,
WUllrd Hall, John "nman, William Dexter, J. tJ. Fuller, WD Morton, and
B H HUehcoek. While Michigan was yet a territory, 0. flooding, Thomas
An^er Jesse and Albert Warner, Daniel Ayleswortb, f* «*?«"' ~»« 'n^o *<»'
Township The first entries of land in this town were by Fnend Wh.tlock S«.
,:^„ R AnoTiRt 11 1824; John Gilbert, Sections 5 and 6, June 18, 1825; and
O^ngi Bi^olsec ion 6..nd John Butterfield, Section 7 on the 16th of Sep-
tembfr 1825. In 1826 Willard Ware, Asahel Sawyer, Alpbeus Putnam, Aretus

hi the fall of 1835 by the Baptists, near the present residence of Tennis D. Hor-
tL and EMer G. D. Simons preached the first sermon in the same This was
uot the first in the town, however. That occurred at a prayer-meetmg held at
rhe house of William Moire, Esq. Elder Clay was nassing «^,^ /he t me en-ro«te
for SaUne. Getting foundered in the mud, he found he would be too late to fill
his appointment, af d so stopped and addressed the few assembled pioneers The .
first marriage 4as that of*^Lewis Le Barron to Miss Morton, a niece of Mr.
Holm?s?L the year 1829. Isaac Hathaway built the first saw-mill, in m^^ The
-York Mills," east of Saline, still grinding, were put in operation in Iff «•,

Mr Allan B. Wheeler now owns, and since 1833 has oceupicd, the old home-
stead Of the inveterate Indian-hater, Alanson Snow, who was sueh ^.te^^o/^to the
redskins. When but a lad his parents were massacred by the Indians m Ohio,
right before his eyes. He swore to avenge their death at every available oppor-
tulityfaBd he used to range the woods with his trusty rifle for days at a time to
make opportunities. The Indians got to believe him commissioned by the
<' Great Spirit" to destroy them, and they fled from his presence as from the d^v .

The physical features of York are rolling, with timber m the south. Soil,
gravelly-sand and clay. The Saline Eiver crosses the town, flowing ma south-
fist diLtion. Severil tributeries of Stoney Creek rise in the northeast. Marl
is found on Section 31. The "lake ridgo," supposed to be the former boundary
of Lake Erie, crosses York. There are six churches m the town, distributed as
follows ' two Baptist, two Methodist, one Episcopal, and one Union.

YorK-~formeSy called « Mooreville," after William Moore, its founder, who
came from New York and settled here in an early day-is a small hamlet on the
Saline River, about six miles from the village of Saline. Its water privilege is
fine but improved. It contains one or two churches, a hotel, a steam saw-mill, and
a few stores; It has a tri-weekly mail ; and ships lumber, barrels, gram, and wool.

Milan, partly in this Township and partly in the town of Milan, Monroe
County, is also on the Saline River, nine miles distant from that vill^e, ma
which it receives mail thrice a week, and which is also its nearest railroad com-
munication. It is surrounded by oak plains, heavy timber, a sandy country,
good farming land, and has a fine water-power. F^our and lumber are the chief ,
manufactures, and wheat, hoops, and wood its leading shipments. Population,

about 200. AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP.

This Township was organised in the spring of 1836, it having previously
belonged to the town of Ypsilanti. The first election was held at the ^ous^ of
Aaron Childs, he being elected the first town clerk, and Stephen Mead the first
sunervisor. It was at that early day and for a long time since largely conaposed
of heavy-timbered swamp land. But the hand of industry and enterprise has
been at work. The drainage system has been put into full force, and the result
is most apparent,-.«Bcar Swamp," shown in former maps, is now a thing of the
past; most of the land is now capable of tillage, and some as nice farms and as
valuable improvements are to be found in this town as in any part of the County.
It has yielded abundantly of lumber, and yet its forests are not depleted. It
raises fine stock, posssessing a good soil for grasses, and an abundance of water.
It grows, also, grain of all kinds, and fruits. There are several deposits of bog-
iron ore in the town. Its eitiaens are principally of American birth, and take
great interest in educational matters. They feel a just pride m their school
buildings, embracing as tasty and substantial district schooUhouses as can be
found in any rural town. Augusta contains four steam saw-mills, two wagon^,
shops, and a cheese-factory ; three churches, viz : Presbyterian, Congrogational,

The first settlement was made in 1828, James Miller, with his family, driving
the first team through from Ypsilanti to the Augusta town line that year. He
made a large purchase near the site of Stoney Creek, and built near the present
residence of Mrs. McQraw. He was the founder of the hamlet now known as
Stoney Creek, and his son Andrew was probably the first white child |>om in the
town. Andrew Muir, Sr., and Henry AUbright came with, or about the s ajn
time as, Mr. Miller. The former built near the present residence of Da9
Gardner, and the chimney of his domicil was the first through which smoke had
an outlet in the Township. To get his first seed-potatoes, Mr. Miller walked
eighteen miles to "Flat Rock." He succeeded in getting some peelingw, which
he planted about the roots oC stumps! Within three years the above-named
families were followed by David Brooks, Prince Bennett, Sr., Daniel Enssell,
John Menzie, Asa Markham, Chester Gess, Asa H. Reddin, Stephen GriSn,
James and William Wardle, Timothy Crane, Hiram Thompson, Captain David
Hardy, Robert Gardner, Peter Tyler, and Elias Smith ; and, before the organisa-
tion of the town, these were followed in rapid succession by Daniel Wiley, Zimri
Sanderson, Judson Durkee, ^oqias Wheeler, William Frazer, Hiram 1?hornton,
Amos Strong, Oscar Welch, Benjamin Wickham, Peter Dancingbuf^, "Coon"
Redner, Robert M. Stitts, Noah R. Gates, Robert Reynolds, Ralph Fisk* John
Hammond, Aaron and Josiab Childs, Lee I*. Forsyth, James Lowdon, William
Flowers, Jacob Hayner, Philip Vedder, Stephen Mead, J. B. Starks, Aaron
Aber, John Rose, Richard and Jesse Hewins, Alanson, Ambrose, and John Euss,
C. C. Harmon, and Ephraim and Asa M. Darling.

A school-house was built in District No. 1 in the summer of 1834 ; and the
Stoney Creek Presbyterian Society organized in the fall of 1833, but the church
was not ereeted till 1835. The first sermon in this church was by Rev, Mr.
Boughton. The first saw-mill, water-power, was built near the present steam mill
of George Mof&tt in 1833. The mail route was established between Monroe and
Ypsilanti in 1832, with an office at "Paint Creek," Captain David Hardy (thtn
living where Josiab Childs now resides) being the first postmaster.

Augusta is gen . ' level, with timber in the north and openings m

the south. Soil, r fc >

Stonbt Creek « .reek of the same name, six miles southeast n

Ypsilanti, in a g ^ .strict. A saw-mill, machine-shop, some stores

uid shops, with mber, wool, and grain, constitutes its trade and

commerce. Thr* t W. R. Crane receives the mail at this point.

' seven miles south of Ypsilanti, and is the res' -

Paint' Creek
dence of State S

W. Childs.

NAMES OF COUNTY OFFICERS

23

FBOM 1827 TO 1873~l2iclusive.

Yeffiv*

1827

imB

1831

1833

1^5
1837
18^

1841

18^

1845

18*7

18i0

1851

I8S3

tm

1S57
1859
1861
1863
1865
1867
1869
1871
1873

County Clerk. | Coirnty Treasurer, j Probate Judge. } RegUter of Deecfe.

B. K. Lord.

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J. T. Allen.

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K. B. Bamadeli.
jr. E. meld,
L. C. 6ooda)e.

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1» P. Gftrdner.
©.Klttg.
a Swift.
J. a Handy.

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Jas. McMahaa.
». J. Barcy.

do.

do.

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IP, W. Boot
E. B. FoBd.
J. X Thompson.
J. J. BobisoD.

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W. N. SteTens.

I*. H. Whitmore.

B. Fammd.

I>avid Page.

do.

do.

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V. Chapin.

i B. T. McCoHohi.

\ N. H. Wing.

\ O. W. Moore.

S. Abel.

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' B. Ifatliows.

S. GrIsBon.

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H. Carpenter.

P. Bium.

J. W. Babbitt

P. Blom.

I S. Fairchild,

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i B. a Wilson-
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6. Sedgwick.

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I S. P. FuUer,
; E. M. Skinner.
I C. H. Van Cleve.

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j C. Jballn.

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; B. V. Granger.

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! T. Kinde.

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H. J. Beake.

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N. W. OieeTer.

E. Clark.
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I G. €k>rselit».

; G. W. Gilbert

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I T. M. Ladd.

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i N. Mosiier.

i W. B. Martin.

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I H. G. Sbeldon.

I J. B. McLean.

j H. G. Sheldon.

I P.Tuite.

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j C. Spencer.

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I C. H. Manley.
! E. G. Schaflfer.

Surveyor.

SkeHf.

Prosecuting Attorney.

Coroners.

I County Commissioners. Delegates to Congress,

0. Bisdon.

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B. Peterson.

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J. Preeton.

B. Whiiqp>le.

S. Pettibone.
J. M. Chase.
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} C.S. Woodard.

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G. S. Caswell

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! W. Anderson.

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I Jas. Sanders.

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I P. SlingerlaDd.

I G. Shattnck.

I £. W. Spanlding.

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I K. B. Nye.

I J. C. Mead.

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I T. F. Leonard.

; W. H. Pattison.

P.Winnegar.

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B. B. Porter.

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M. Webb.
M. Fleming.

J. M. Walker.
I A. D. Crane.

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i S. Abel.
j A. D. Crane.
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L Allen.

S. D. McDowell. -
S. Iiapham.
E. Boot.

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A. Brown.

C. S. Goodrich.

B. Edmonds.
0. S. Goodrich.
G. P. Jeffries.

S. G. Sntherland.

G. Shattuck.
I S.G. Sutherland.
I T. Tate.

C. S. Goodrich.
T. Hnnt.

J. Hatch.

D. Tyler,
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j C. Chipman.

J. Crissy.
|.J. Peebles.
1 L. L. Forayth.
; L. F<Mter.
i O. White.

C. B. Cook.

N. B. Nye.

J. P. Jewett

S. Botsford.

P, C. Murray.

M. Clark.

"'"'^Coldlf'''**'" J"»«'« -rfCo. Co«rt.

J. Biddle.
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j S. W. Dexter.
I W. Woodbridge.

I H. Bumsey.

j J. Kini^ley.

; J. Kingsley.
\ Geo. Benwick.
1 A. Millington.
\ G. Benwick.

D. Kellogg, D. Pierce. 1
! A. D. Tniesdell. 1

I H. Arnold. ;

i A. D. Truesdell. *

' C. Starks, ;

! H. Arnold.

Circuit Court Commis-
sioners.

C. H. Van Cleve.

H. J, Beakes.

C. H. Van Cleve.

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D. S. Twitchell.

T. L. Humphrey ville.

Samuel W. Dexter.
0. W. Whitmore.
S. W. Dexter. A. Case.
0. W. Whitmore.

Associate Justices.

H. Coippton.

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W. B. Perry.
C. Clark.

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B. Prady.
0. Kellogg.
C.W.Lane
H. Anils.

County School Superin-
tendent.

County Drain Commis-
mtssioner.

. A. C. Blodgett.

1 P. C. Murray.
t L. H. Eeynolds.

B. E, Frazer.
J. Carpenter.

B. E. Frazer.

G. P. Bhodea.
J. G. Leland.

S. G. Taylor.
C. Holmes, Jr.

I, D. Pierce.

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B. Spencer.
W. H. Both.

J. W. Babbitt.
S, G, Taylor.

Geo. S. Wheeler.

J. J. Parshall.

j E. F. Uhl.

! J.Bick.

i P. C. Murray.

B. Beahan.
J. W. Babbitt.

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D.M.Finley.

! E. P. Allen.

! W. F. Breaky.
W. Dexter.

J. P. Lawrence.
C. H. Van Cleve.

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A List of Supervisors of Washtenaw County, Michigan, from 1853 to the present time.

Yearn.

Augusta Township.

Ann Arbor Township.

Bridgewater Township.

Dexter Township.

1 Freedom Township.

Lima Township.

Lodi Township.

Lyndon Township.

Manchester Township.

Northiieid Township.

Pittsfieid Township.

Saiem Township.

1853

G. Howard.

A. H. Markham.

George Lazell.

i Wm. A. Jones.

Wra. F. Ossius.

P. Starring.^

Newton Sheldon.

Thomas Clark.

Norman Granger.

Nathan Salyer.

Allen Crittenden.

Lawrence Noble.

1854

Aaron (Mlda.

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Daniel Le Barron.

D. D. Sloan.

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Morris Thompson.

D. B. Fletcher.

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J. D. Corey.

Joshua G. Leland.

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1855

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Collins B. Cook.

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Chas. A. Jeffries.

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William Warner.

John S. Hendereon.

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William Carr.

James Clancey.

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Thomas D. Lane.

1856

di>.

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N. L. Conklin.

W. A. Jones.*

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D. Pierce-

Newton Sheldon.

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Norman Granger.

Philip Winnegar.

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Daniel Pomeroy.

1857

C. Howard.

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D. Le Barron.

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M. Thompson.

C. H. Wallace.

Washington Beaman.

Bromfield.

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Nathan Webb.

liaac Wynkup.

1858

A.D.€9iad8.

Angustus Markham.

Isaac Magoon.

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Andrew Hood.

John Twamley.

Volney Chapman.

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1859

0. Howard.

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D. Le Barron.

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D. Pierce.

0. C. Sweatland.

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Joseph Pray.

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JtMu Peebles.

iBm

Aaron C^ilds.

Orrin White.

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D. D. Sloan.

Elias Haire,

Bussell Whipple.

Newton Sheldon.

Thomas Clark.

do.

P. McKemon.

Allen Crittenden.

do.

1861

do.

do.

do.

L. H. Jones.

do.

M. Thompson.

Egbert P. Harper.

do.

Philetus Coon.

do.

do.

Boyal Wheelock.

i^a

do.

H. Morey.

do.

do.

do.

do.

Newton Sheldon.

Orman Clark.

do.

Philip Winnegar.

do.

do.

1863

do.

John Geddes,

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

Patrick McEernon.

do.

B. Babbitt.

1^4

J. W. Childa.

do.

do.

do.

John G. Feldkamp.

do. *

P. Blum.

Thomas Young.

do.

do.

do.

do.

1865

A. Oiilds.

Mward Treadwell.

do.

W. A. Jones.

do.

do^
Busseiprhipple.

Newton Sheldon.

do.

Arthur Case.

Joseph Pray.

do.

Calvin Wheekr.

1866

do.

Samuel Crosraan.

do.

; Patrick Fleming.

do.

do.

do.

do.

John.Byan.

do.

do.

1867

do.

do.

N. L. Conklin.

do.

1 do.

do.lt

Egbert P. Harper.

do.

Norman Granger.

Patrick Wall.

do.

John Peebles.

1868

do.

do.

do.

W. A. Jones.*

do.

George S. Freer.

do. -w

do.

do.

do.

do.

1^

do.

Selden W. Shnrtleff.

D.Le Barron.*

* Patrick Fleming.

i do.

do.

do.

do. .

do.

do.

David Wilsey.

James B. Palmer.

^870

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

Newton Sheldon.

George Bowe.

Isaac Magoon.

do.

do.

Isaac Wynkup.

18a

J.D.Alcott

do.

George Lazell.

40.

Elias Hair©.

Ebenezer Smith.

James Sage.

William E. Weasels.

Newton Granger.

do.

do.

do.

1872

do.

do.

D. Le Barron.

Henry B. Jones.

do

Nathan Pierce.

do.

George Bowe.

Horatio Bnrch.

George Benwick.

do.

do.

1878

do.

A>.

James M. Kere.«$s.

; do.

j do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

* Chairman of the Board.

Yem,

Scio Township.

Superior Township,

Saline Township.

Sylvan Township.

Sharon Township.

Webster Township.

Yorit Township.

Ypsilanti Township.

Ypsiianti City.

Ann Arbor City,

1853

A. Vandemark.*

G. Douglas. „

W. M. Gregory.

S. J. Chase.

Hull Goodyear.

W. B. Waldron.

James M. Kelsey.

J. W. Van Cleve.

J. C. Mundy.

1854

William Bennett.

L. Kemmell.

S. L. Halgbt.

Asol Backus.

do.

do.

Caleb Moore.

do.

E. La^vrence.*

1^5

Chas. S. Gregory.
William Bennett.

Smith W. Bowers.

do.

Hiram Pierce.

Cyrus Baymond.

Marvin Cadwell.

do.

Erotus Morton.

J. C. Mundy*

1856

do.

W. M. Gregorj'.

John C. Depue.

Harvey E. O^rn.

S. Kimberly.

do.

M. Showerman.

E. Lawrence.

1857

Charles S. Gregory.
David M. Flnley.
Charles §. Gregory.

E. €foodspe«i.

D. A. Post.

do.

Andrew Bobison.

do.

H. Brinkerhoof.

H. Compton.

Jas. McMahon.

1858

John Brewer.

S. L. Haight.

Thomas H. Godfrey.

do.*

Gabriel Conklin.

do.

J. W. Van Cleve.

Charles Tripp.

' 1859

Ira Crippen.

do.

Hiram Pierce.

do.

E. McCall.

Thomas Grav.

E. D. Lay.

Enoch Yost.

P. Davis.

Conrad Krapf.

J. H. Morris.

1860

S. Johnson.

E. M. Cole.

Augustus Bond.

do.

do.

do.

do.

Charles Shier.*

do.

W. Millard.

do.

B. Beahan.

1861

Luther Palmer.

WillUara Hiscock.

do.

Horace A. Smith.

Cyrus Baymond.

do.

do.

E. D. Lay.

H. Compton.*

C. H. Tisdale. |

do.

do.

1862

J Johnson.

E. M. Cole.

do.

J. C. Depue.

J. Everett.

do.

do.

do.

Enoch Yost

John Gilbert.

do.

J. H. Morris.*

1863

Lather Palmer.

do.

M. Gmy.

Hiram Pierce.

do.

do.*

do.

do.

Hiram Bachelder.

do.

do.

do.

1864
1865
1866
1867

Patrick Tuomy.
do

do.

S. L. Haight.

H. A. Smith.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do.

B. Beahan.

do.

B. W. Parsons.

do. •

George Dorr.

do.

Peter Cook.

do.

do. "

do.

- do.

Jas. McMahon.*

John L Smith.

do.

M. Gray.

do.

J. W. Bice.

do.

do.

George Jarvis.

do.

do.

Samuel Grisson.

do.*

do.

Warren BalKj^k.

Augustus Bond.

do.

J. J. Bobison.

Thomas Haight.

do.

E. D. Lay.

Charles Holmes, Jr.

do.

do.*

Philip Winnegar.
Sumner Hicks.

1868

Pateick Tnomy.

E. M. Cole.

Myron Webb.

Orrin Thatcher,

do.

do.

do.

do.

Lee Yost

do. 1

do.

B. Beahan.

do.
M.V.Jones.
J. Mc Mahon.

1^9

Henry E. Peters.

William Geer.

do.

do.

Geoi^ C. Arms.

do.

W. Irving Yeckley.

do.

John P. Drake.

Bobert P. Leonard.

1870

do.

Ira Crippen.

do.

do.

Emerson Annabil.

do.

do.

do.

do.

do. ;

do.

Patrick O'Heam.
Horace Carpenter.
Patrick O'Heani.
D. T. McCollum.

1871

Patrick Tuomy.

•William Geer.

Joshtia Forbes.

do.

WaUam B. Osborn.

do.

do.

do.

do.

W. Millard.

do.

1872

do.

do.

Wilson H. Berdan.

do.

Emerson Annabil.

Eichard Walsh.

do.

do.

do.

Luther P. Forbes. ;

Conrad Krapf.

A. A. Gregory.
J. Austin Scott

1873

do

Freeman P. Galpln.

Myron Webb.

Michael J. Noyes.

do. )

Pomeroy Van Biper.

Jesse Warner.

do.

Hiram Bachelder.

do.

do.

Anton Eisele.

"

George H. Bhodes.

* Chairman of the Board.

Samuel Champlain, 1622-1635.
M. de Montmagny, 1636-1647.
M. de Aillebont, 1648-1650.
M. de Lauson, 1651-1656.
M.de Lauson (son), 1656-1657.
M- de Aillebont, 1657-1^8.
M. de Argenson, 1658-1660.
Baron de Avangour, 1661-1663.

list of Governors of Michigan, 1622-1874,

FRENCH GOVERNORS, 1622-1763.

i M. de Mesey, 1663-1665.

M. de CourceUes, 1665-1672. :

; Count 4e Frontenac, 1672-1682.

I M. de l^Barre, 1682-1685. ;

i M. de Nonvilie, 1685-1689. j

! Count de Frentenac, 168»-1®8. j

^ M. de CftlJiereSj 169^-1703. |

M. de Vaudreuil. 1703-1725.
M. de Beauharnois, 1726-1747.
M. de. GalisBoniere, 1747-1749.
M. de la Jonquiere, 1749-1752.
M. du Quesne, 1752-1755.
M. de Vaudreuil de Gavagnac,
1755-1763,

BRITISH GOVERNORS^

James Murray, 1763-1767.
Gny Carleton, 1768-1777.
IVederick Haldiman, 1777-1785. "^^

„.„., _i^miUon, 1785-1786.
Lord DdiChester, 1786-1796.

TERRITORIAL GOVERNORS^ 1796-1835.
(Northwest Twritory).

Arthur St. Qair..

..1796-1800.

(Indiana Territory).
WilUam Henry Harrison 1800-1806.

(Michigan Territory).

William Hull, 18(^1813.
Lewis C^ss, 1813-1831.

George B. Porter, 1831-1834,

Stevens T. Mason, ex-offido^ 1834-1835.

STATE GOVERNORS, 1835-1874.

Stevens T. Mason, 1835-1840.
William Woodbridge, 1840-1841.
J. Wright Gordon (acting), 1841-1842.
John 8. Barrv, 184:J-1846.
Alphens Felch, 1846-1847.
Wm. L. Greenly (acting), 1847.
Epaphcoditus Bansom, 1848-1849.
John S. Barry, 1850-1851.

Bobert McClelland, 1852-1853.
Andrew Patisons (acting), 1853-1864.
Kinslev S. Bingham, 1855-1858.
Moses Wisner, 1859-1860.
Austin Blair, 1861-1864.
Henry H. Crapo, 1865-1868.
Henry P. Baldwin, 1869-1872.
John J. Bagley, 1873.

LIST OF POST-OFFICES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY.

Money-order (^ices in Ualie.

Post-Oflice.

Ann Arbor.

&ise Lake.

Benton.

Bridgewater.

GheUea.

Dexter.

Predonia.

Gravel Bun.

Lima.

Manchester.

Milan.

Paint Creek.

Biver Baisin.

Salem.

Saline.

Scio.

Stoney Creek.

Summit

Sylvan.

Webster.

Whitmore Lake.

York.

Tp$ilanti.

Delhi Mills.

Township.

Ann Arbor.

Dexter.

Saline.

Bridgewater.

Sylvan.

Scio.

Freedom.

Northfield.

Lima.

Manchester.

York.

Augusta.

Bridgewater.

Salem.

Saline. .

Scio.

Augusta.

Saiem.

Sylvan.

Webster.

Northfield.

York.

Ypaiilanti.

Scio.

24

lOeiAPHI

J. WEBSTER CHILPS.

Among the noble few of Washtenaw County, a sketch of whose life
shall help to embellish the pages of this volume, we now have the honor
to present the name of Hon J. Webster Childs, of Augusta Township.

None are more widely known, none more deserving, and none more
prominent in the respect, confidence, and affections of the people I

He was not a pioneer, and yet settled at his present residence as early
as 1848. During the puerile years of Washtenaw County he was but a
lad,— a school-boy among the hills of the '« Granite State T'

He was born, 1826, in Henniker, K. H., at the "Old Homestead,'^
where his father was also born, and finally died, and whereto his grand-
father had pioneered his way, in the days before the Revolution.

At an early age he formed a love for education, and applied well his
opportunities at the common school. After the age of fifteen his father
gave him his time, when he supported himself, first, at the "Henniker
Academy," and afterwards at the " Kimball Union Academy," Meriden,
K. H., graduating from the latter at the age of twenty -on^

Thereafter, till he gave his hand in marriage to Miss Lucy A. Hub-
bard, and emigrated to this State, he engaged, successfully, at teaching.
Subsequent, however, to his arrival, and purchase of a farm, he settled
down to hard work and a retired life.

He has ever been proud of his occupation ; believes it to be one of the
most honorable and noble of callings. Has now about four hundred
acres of land, more than half of which is in a state of cultivation. Keeps
a large dairy, quite a flock of sheep, choice breeds of swine, and, first of
all to him, both as regards pleasure and profit, has a large and very fine
ftpple*orchard. .

He is never more happy than when at home, devoting his energies to
the. development of agricultural interests and the care of his family ; yet,
the public has often called him id various positions of honor and respon-
sible trust.

His manifest devotion to the cause of education elected him to the post
of school inspector the first year after his settlement ; and he has con-
tinued to fill the same, two years excepted, up to the present time.

The spring before he was twenty-six years of age he was chosen super-
visor of his Township J and it would be useless to name all the offices he
has since been called to fill for his townsmen.

In the Congregational church, of which his family are members, he
has for twenty successive years superintended, with commendable zeal
and with much success, the Sabbath-school.

In 1868 his district elected him to the State legislature, and re-elected
him to the same in 1860. Since then he has been three times elected to
represent thfe County in the State Senate, of which body he is president
pre iem, at the present time. He was appointed in 1868 , by Governor Bald-
win, as member of the "Michigan State Board of Agriculture," for a
term of six years. For the past seven years be has served as president of
the " Farmers* and Mechanics* Trade Association," of Ypsiianti, a very
successful and prosperous institution. At the organization of the
"Eastern Michigan Agricultural and Mechanical Society," at Ypsiianti,
in 1870, he was electa president, which position he held for three years.

He is now one of the vice-presidents of the " Michigan State Pomological
Society," and also a member of the executive committee of the " Michi-
gan State Agricultural Society."

It can be seen, then, that, by a faithful discharge of the duties and
responsibilities of all these various positions, and by a patriotic devotion
to the public will and welJkre, Mr. Childs has not only won the respect
and confidence of his fellow-townsmen and the people of his County, but
has earned a reputation, at least, as broad as his State.

He springs from a family distinguished for their physical and mental
energy, for their longevity, and their strict habits of temperance, for their
integrity of character, Christian veneration, and devotion to country.

Never one of the race knowa to have been k drunkard j never one con-
victed of crime; few, if any, not members of some Christian denam-
ination ; and all seem to accumulate a ^(^apetency.

Here ends the story of one of your most pmetieal farmers, and one of
your most noble citizens. May Ms example not pa^ unheeded by the
present and future youth of this County and State.

ROBERT POWELL
{mm of R. Powell, of Revolutionary memory, a farmer, who died in
Hamilton, N. T., in 1818) was born in Lanesborough, Mass., October 81,
1790, and lived with his father until the day of his death, and from the
age of sixteen was the main dependence of the family through a scene of
affliction such as few are called to endure. Limited in his school oppor-
tunities, he took to general reading as b^t he could. For many years
the family was lileatrtly a hospital.

In 1808 he was married to Miss Clarissa Webster, by whom he had seven
^^:iK children. One son and two daughters only remain living. He served
his country at Brownville and Sackett^s Harbor in the war of 1812, and
left the field with shattered health. He made a profession of religion at
tbe age of seventeen ; and, after struggling against a tide of influences,
and the want of literary and theological advantages, which afiected his
' health, he commenced preacMag in 1817, and the same year aided in the
oxganlxati^n of the Ibdison ITniversity, N. Y., and gathered a small
church la East Ha^lton. la 1810 he was ordained as a minister of
Christ In 1&^ he ipas appointed by and served the State convention
three years as a miaaioaary to the Oneida Indiana. Health failing
under the pr^ure of labors, he resigned, and became pastor of the Bap-
tist church la Lenox. A successful pastorate of six and a half years
much ealar^d the church, when he removed to Palmyra, N. Y. Here
heapeat three successful years of labor, baptized one hundred and twelve
persons, besides mucb labor in other churches. With mutual regret, he
left for a more congenial climate, and, in May, 1838, removed to his
present residence.

He was ^gi^ed at an early day as an agent in locating the Kalamazoo
Institute, and has coatributed to its growing prosperity. In 1886 he was
chairman of ttie Miohigaa Missionary State Coaveatioa, at Detroit, at
Its organization, and for two successive years president of its board, and
for the years of 1888 and 1889 its general agent

The year of 1845 was one of gloom. The erysipelas bore off his dear
wife, a married daughter and her babe, his aged mother (aet eighty-two),
and a widowed sister to the silent grave within forty-nine days. This
was a day of solemn thought But they slept ia Jesus, and all was well.

In October following God provided a helpmate in the person of Mrs.
Lydia Smith, the mother of the Fisks in this place, and of General G. B,
fisk of St. Louis, Mo. In 1851-2 he speat a year in Hew York State as
agent of the American Bible Haioa, aad addressed nearly oae buadred
churches, twenty associations, and the scholars aad facultv of the Madison

University on the revision question. His health again gave way, and he
returned to close his labors in the State of his adoption.

For several years he continued agent a part of the time, and cultivated
his farm mainly for the support of his family and preservation of health.
The burden of his labors during his forty years residence has been m
Clinton and adjoining towns, and laboring in the field to keep up a
healthful tone in his system. He is now in his eighty-fourth year, and
still preaches occasionally and attends somewhat to his temporal concerns.

CURRAK WHITE.

The subject of this sketch is a descendant of Peregrine White, who
came over in the '' Mayfiower," and father of the first white child born
in New England. Curran's great-grandfather settled near the head of
Weymouth Bay, Massachusetts, and Michael White, his grandfather,
emigrated to Hampshire County, in the same State, soon after the old
French war. Jacob White was an only son. He married Jane Robinson
and moved to Manchester, Ontario County, New York, in the year 1800.
Raised a family of five boys and one daughter. Sold his farm and emi-
grated to Michigan in 1832, locating in the town of Lima, Washtenaw
County. Curran, son of the last-named, was born January 9, 1814, in
Ontario County, New York, and came to Michigan, with his two older
brothers, in the spring of 1883, making an overland journey from Detroit
with an ox-team. The latter bought land in Dover, six miles west of
Adrian. At that time Adrian had but eight dwellings and three taverns.
Until the following September they and their families stopped with
Stephen Perkins, making in all a party of sixteen, whoall lived in a log
hut eighteen by twenty-four feet. Of this experience Mr. White says :
*'Wehad * music by the band;' and how we managed I could hardly
tell ; but were as happy a family as you ever see. Our living was bread,
pork, and potatoes, and, for a change,. my brother would bring in a ven-
ison occasionally. Game was plenty; also wolves (my oldest brother
caught fifty-five of the prowlers, and got a snug little sum as bounty for
their scalps." In May, 1884, Curran went out with Mr. Kidder, and
helped him raise the first log house on Bean Creek, laying the foundation
of the well-known *' Ames-Kidder settlement." Mr. White bought a
farm in the neighborhood. He did not settle upon it, however, but sold
it and returned to his native town in New York the following year. In
1837 he returned to Michigan, and stopped with his father, in Lima
Township, this County. Two years later he took the homestead, and,
during fifteen years^ residence there, " with many hard knocks," cleared
up a farm of two hundred acres of wild land. In 1856 he sold the farm
and moved into Chelsea village, where he occupies a neat and substantial
residence. Soon after locating in the village, he built a mill for the man-
ufacture of cider and vinegar, with a capacity of ninety barrels per day,
to which he subsequently added a planing-mill and other wood-working
machinery, all propelled by steam.

In 1839 Mr. White married Miss Jane Sophia Keys, the,fipuits of
which union has been two children. The son was a member of the
Fourth Michigan Cavalry Regiment, and died in 1862, — a martyr in the
cause of liberty. The daughter, Mrs. Balina Negus, was born in 1843 in
Lima, and married in 1867. Although sixty years of age, Mr. White is
hale, hearty, and active, and shows evidence of the blue blood of Puritan
stock in the energetic business life he leaA — ^superintending a large
manufacturing e^blishment, — ^besides participating in other interests of
his town, where he h held in general esteem.

CYRUS BECKWITH,
a native of New Hampshire, was born the 23d of August, 1801. His
father, Richard, was a farmer ; and young Cyrus passed his early life
upon his father's farm, until he came to Michigan, in the spring of 1825,
locating at Ann Arbor, and there building the first house made of sawed
lumber. In 1832 his father died. During his residence at the County-
seat, Mr. Beckwith was engaged in trade, — opening the first store in the
village, — and also served one term as Register of Deeds, being the first
person to fill that responsible position in Washtenaw County. In 1830
he located a farm in Sylvan Township. He built the first house and was
the first settler in that town, thereby earning the distinction of being the
pioneer of Sylvan. He took up five hundred acres of land, a little over
four hundred of which he yet owns, and has worked until within a short
time, when, on account of failing health, he leased it, and took up his
residence in the village of Chelsea, some four miles distant from his farm.
Mr. Beckwith was married in 1827 to Miss Amarilla H. Gorham, a
native of New York, by whom he has had six children, all of whom are
living, except one. He has served as supervisor of his town, and held
other local ofilcesof trust, besides administering the law as a justice of the
peace. He is yet strong and active for his years, his f|iculties unclouded,
and his hair untouched by the finger of time. With his consort and
family he is, in his declining years, enjoying the fruits of a h^d-earned
competency. He has grown up with the County, been identified wltb the
progress and prosperity of his town and section, possesses a host of
friends, and enjoys the confidence of all.

J^OHN FALCONER.

The subject of this sketch is of that family familiarly known fifty
years ago in Inverness County, Scotland, as the ** Both Hill Falconers,"
and might also, we think, have been very appropriately called the
"Masonic Falconers," as the men all followed the calling of stone
masoas, and were widely known, not oaly as excellent workmea, but for
their sterling lategrity aad sober aad iadustrious habits, — they also
stood high ia the Order of Free Maaoas. Alexaader Falconer, father of
the subject of this record, was bora ia the year 1781, ia the town of
Nairn, Invernei® County; he married Miss Isabella Hutchinson, four
sons were bora to them, and named in the order of their ages; as follows .
Hugh, Peter, John, and Alexaader. John was born ia Camel towa, In-
verness County, February 18, 1816. Ia the year 1829 his father and
family came to America ttad settled ia the State of New York; the
following year work was eommeaced on the Mohawk illi Hudsoa Rail-
road, running from Albany to Scheaectady, aad Mr. Falconer was
engaged in constructing the firat bridge built upon this road, noted as
being the first in the United States. In 1882 Mr. Falconer decided to
try his fortunes as a farmer ; aad, as Southern Michigan was at that time
considered the Eldorado of the West, he determined to make him a home
ia this State ; he accordiagly took up the liae of march, the termiaus of
which was, ia bis case, Sectioa 28, in the township of Freedom, where he
located one huadred aad twenty acres of land. The trials of the early
settlers were at this time unusually severe ; sicka^s aad the waat of the
commoa aeqessities of life visited their households day by day, but these
wereaothingiacomparisoa with the borrorsofaa Indiaa war. At thiatime
ihe i^rea»ioas of the Sac aad Fox ladiaas, headed by the noted ladi&a

chief Black Hawk, wwe so atrocious as to demand the interposition of the
government ; the territory being sparsely settled, the militia were called
out in repress them, and soonVter arriving in Freedom, Mr. Falconer
(then sixteen years of age) was drafted and ordered to report at Jones-
ville, but before leaving that place Black Hawk was defeated, and he
returned home.

There were, at the time of Mr. Falconer's settlement in Freedom, only
three families in the Township; bridges and roads were like '* angels*
visits,—few and far between ;" and strange as it now seems, a trip from
Freedom to Ann Arbor and back with a team required nearly two days.
Mr. Falconer thus relates his first experience in "going to mill."

" I, in company with Isaac Airs, started from Freedom with an ox-
team, and being on short rations, our breakfast consisted of two biscuits ;
we were all day going to Timothy Hunt^s, where we stopped and took
supper. We got to Ann Arbor about ten o'clock in the evening, and put
up at the ** Nowland Tavern." Mr. Falconer resided in Freedom until
1846, when he disposed of his property and moved to Manchester, where
he engaged in mercantile business ; he also dealt heavily in real estate,
and run a distillery ; his talents and energies as a financier, and his in-
dustry and good management in his business relations placed him in
possession of property which to-day would be worth at a low estimate
sixty thousand dollars, but meeting with reverses in business, he decided
to go to farming again. In 1856 he moved from Manchester to his
present residence, where he has since resided, and where he now owns a
beautiful farm of two hundred acres, on Section 29, in the township of
Sharon. Mr. Falconer's farm is a very desirable one, being well fenced,
in a high state of cultivation, and well stocked. He has a comfortable
house, and his farm is supplied with improved labor-saving machinery
and other conveniences of a modern enterprising farmer. Mr. Falconer
is emphatically domestic in his habits; no man more enjoys the comforts
of the home circle, blessed with an estimable wife who well knows how
to make home happy, — ^his chief pleasure is in the bosons of his family.
They have been blessed with two children, — John and Phebe Jane,
both born in Manchester, the former March 24, 1847, and the latter on
May 9th, 1848, — both are living with their parents. In closing this
brief sketch, it only |*emains for us to say that Mr. Falconer has the repu-
tation of being a thoroughly honest, true, and good man, without ostenta-
tion he moves through life respected by all.

CHESTER PARSONS.
The subject of this sketch was born in the town of Sandersfield, Berk-
shire County, Mass., December 1, 1799. His parents removed to Wind-
ham, Greene County, N. Y., in the spring of 1802, remaining there until
1826. His father died in 1813. He remained at home until he was nine-
teen years old, and learned the tanner's trade. In 1820, at the age of
twenty-one, he commenced life for himself on eight dollars a month. In
1828 he became foremaaof the ** Beam House" of John Bray, and the follow-
ing year was married to Miss Deborah B. Maben. He emigrated to this
County, and located eighty acres of land, one and a quarter miles south
of the present village of Saline, being the second lot south of the *^ Salt
Spring Reserve." Two little log houses constituted the village of Saline
at this time. He was assisted by a resident friend in locating his land ;
and fearing some one might get the start of him, be and his brother,
Orrin, started an hour before sundown for Monroe, thirty mil^ distant,
through a dense wilderness, without a house. They made over tweaty
miles by daylight, often having to feel their way with their hands. On
returning from Monroe, he put up a log house, with groand floor, until
it could be covered with split logs. He worked out-doors days, aad added
a log to his floor each evening. Let no young man eavy Mr, Parsons
his " broad acres" who is unwilling to make the same effort he did to
attain success. To Mr. Chester Parsons and his brother, Orrin, belong
the honor of erecting the first frame building in Saline Township, being
a much-needed saw mill, which they supplemented by other improvements,
until 1834, when Mr. C. Parsonsbought<mehaadredaadsixtyacr^ where
he now resides. Sul^equeat additions to his origiaal purchase gives him
aow three huadred aad seventy-four acres of choice laad, well improved,
with good buildings, and a steam saw-mill. Benton Post-office was re-
moved to his house soon after, and he has held the office of postmaster
ever since. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons have had seven children, of whom one
son and two daughters remain to cheer their home, Mrs. Parsons is now
sixty-nine years old, and takes great deaight in family re-uaions, which,
besides their owa family-circle, iacludes aiaeteen grand-children aad six
great-grand-children. Mr. and Mrs. Parsons are the oaly unbrokm couple
among the firat settlers of this section now living. Mr. Parooas if. a
respected citizea aad a successful business man, enjoying the confidence
of the community with which he has so many years been conaected.

RET. CHARLES GLENN
was born ia the towa of Genoa, Tompkins Couaty, N. Y., February 22,
1808. His father, Charles Glenn, emigrated from Ireland to this eoaatxy
about the year 1780; he married aad settled in Genoa, from wheaee he
moved his family to the town of Juaius, Seneca County, N. Y, the sub-
ject of this record then being four years old. Ia 1810 be remoyed to the
town of Tyre, in the same county, where botb himself aad wife departed
this life.

Ia the year 1824 Mr. Glean married Eliza A. Brown, The results of
this alliance were three children, —Benjamin H., John T.,and Margaret
M. In 1881 his house and coateats were destroy^ by fire, aad his wife
aad two youngest childrea perisbed in the flames — ^the mother losiag her
life in trying to save her ofifspring. This was a terrible bereavemeat to
the husbaad aad father. On the 18th of January, 1882, he married Mary
A, Bignall, aad by her had tfp& cbildrea, viz. : Sabrah J. and an infaat
babe, both dead. The year Jfellowiag be moved to Michigaa, aad bought
two lots of goverameat^pd ia the towa of Dexter, Washtenaw County,
upoa wbicb farm he a^^gocated. aad in the cultivation of which he is
occupied. 'w^?^^

He experieaced religioa ia the ye^r^lBSl, and within six months was
appointed a class-leader. He hi^ actei^ «uch ever since ; also as trustee
of the Church, super inteadeat of the Sabbath-school, Md as local pi^eacher
for thirty years. He has kept no record of the sermoas pi^aiihed dnriag
that period, but the fuaeral services alone amount to over one bundled.
His parents had tea childrea, and they have all passed away exceat him
of whom we write. Mr. Gleaa is the father of five children, aJr they
have all preceded him to the spirit laad. He has lived with his pr^eat
companioa forty-oae years, aad at this date (1874) is seventy-one jmm
of age, his wife being seventy-aiae,— a venerable couple,— and both are
enjoyiag good health for persons of their y^urs. They posses the com-
forts of aploisaat home, aad with coateated miadsgive thaaks to God
for spiritual and tempoi^l blemags.

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY OF WASHTENAW COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

GIVING NAMES OF THE PRINCIPAL PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS MEN IN THE CITIES AND VILLAGES, A DESCRIPTION OF THEIR BUSINESS, AND OF THE PRINCIPAL PRODUCERS OF EdCH TOWNSHIP

WHO PATRONIZE THIS ATLAS.

n'oi^'F:is^i£:x.s xonrn'saz

HiMS.

TOVBSHIPOECm. SKTIOHORSTRBBT.

Allen, Mrs. A..

Bailey, I. F

Berry, W. H

Bentley, J. A

Bird, S. D.....

Bush, J. & W.

Brundage, N«

Barry, W. S

Coy, H

Coyle, H

Close, A. B....

Canean, Pat..

Doty, W

Deaii, J.......

B wight, Mrs. S. J...

Dalkey, A. F

Duncan, W....,

Fohey, P..

Halleck,KS

Hemingway, F. S...

Haarer, G.....

Jacobs, J

Kapp, C. F

Kearney, T. P

Kapp, F

Kennedy, J

Keenan, B.....

3aBisii>E3src]E.

Northfield .

D&teof
Settie-

urnm.

SectioE

L 1

1835

"

24

1866

11

13

1835

"

14

1852

'•'

12

1833

it

18

1866

ti

35......

1828

li

27

1837

11

26

1832

H

7

1840
1842

'"uil^^i

1838

11

11......

1831

a

1

1836

11

6

1869

i(

8

1861

u

14

1833

ti

18

1865

n

5

1834

it

23

1838

It

28

1868

11

6

1838

it

34

1836

ii

19

1838

it

27

1862

a

22

1831

it

14

1856

New York.

New Jersey..
New York...

Michifican...
New York.

Ireland

New York-
Ireland

Michigan —
New Jersey.
Germany.....
New York..,

Germany..

Michigan..
Germany..
Ireland —

Po8t-0£oe Address.

Gravel Run..

Ann Arbor...

i(

Gravel Run.,
u

Whitmore L.
Ann Arbor...

"Whitmore L.

Ann Arbor...
Gravel Run..
South Line...
Whitmore L.
((

Gravel Run...
It

Ann Arbor...

Whitmore L.
Ann Arbor. .,

DESCRIPTION OP BUSIK^.

Farmer.

Blacksmith.
Farmer.

Jeweler.
Farmer.

Physician.
Farmer.

HiMl.

Koch, J. G

Leland, O..

Larned, T

Larawav, H

Leland,' E. E

Lutz, J. C

Nelson, A

Naylor, M

Pfeifle, G. A

Purtell, P. S

Roach, R

Rane, J

Renwick, J

Salyer, N

Smitb, A

Sutton, N. E

Sopp, t>

Smith, Dr. E

Sears, S. F

Van Atta, A. B...

AValdron, Z

Wall,P

Walsh, W. & J...

Wallace, P

Welch, M

Worden, J. Z

Yanson, W

TOWNSHIP OR ClfT. S10TIOH OR STREET.

RE;sii>Ej3srcE:.

Northfield .

Section 33..

'* 14.,

'* 13..

<< 25.,

'' 25..

" 33..

" 8..

" 25..

" 25..

'' 21..

27..
23..
23..
35..
14..

31.,
12..
24..
10.,
19.,
29.,
32.,
25.,
1.,

Data of

Settle-
ment.

1847
1833
1862
1831
1845
1856
1841
1839
1854
1858
1843
1844
1829
1839
1843
1830
1845
1860
1826
1832
1836
1835
1846
1864
1832
1836
1835

HATHITY.

i Post-OIoe iddnss.

Germany

New York

it

Michigan

Germany

Indiana

Michigan

Germany.......

Michigan

New York

II

u

New Jersey...

New York

Michigan..

England

Michigan

Massachusetts,
New Jersey... .
New York"!....

Ireland

Micbig^an

Ireland

it

New York

Michigan

Ann Arbor..
Gravel Run.
Ann Arbor...

Whitmore L.
Ann Arbor...

Whitmore L.
Ann Arbor...

Gravel Run..
Whitmore L.
Ann Arbor,..
Gravel Run..
Ann Arbor...

South Line...

DKGRIPnON OF BUSIHXSS.

Farmer and carpenter.

Gentleman.
Farmer.

Physician.
Farmer.

Catholic priest.
Farmer.

s'o'ipsmiom iroirxrsaz:

Nim.

Bush, W

Bagley, A

Cole, Bt M

Collins, A. H....

Crippin, Ira

Crippin, H. S....

Creefman, S

Crippen, I

Clements, J. P..

Crippin, R

Dewress, P

Dougal, G. M....

Depue, B

Downer, J. J

Gale, G. W

Geer, W...

Geer, Wm

Goodspeed, O ....
Goodspeed, T. B

Gale, A. J...

Galpin, F. B

Geddes. R. L

Klein, W

RBlSII>E;3SrCE.

TOWNSHIP OR cm.

Superior .

SECTION OR STRUT.

Section 7

'< 12

'' 12

*'^ 14

" 16

*< 16

'' 29

" 20

Main Street...,
Section 21

'< 15

*« 11

*' 11

19..

3..

2..
20..
20..
15..

9..
31..
24..

Date of
Settie-
mezii

1832
1848
1831
1837
1827
1827
1853
1831
1832
1827
1849
1841
1853
1837

1850
1850
1826
1826
1829
1831
1832
1839

NiiTmTY.

New York.

Ireland

New* York.

Michigan...

a

New York.

Michigan...
New York.
Michigan...

Post-Office Address.

Ann Harbor.
Ypsilanti

Ann Harbor.
Ypsilanti

Ann Harbor.

Ypsilanti.,

Ann Harbor!
Ypsilanti

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

Farmer, [and farmer.
Inv. self-lc^'g rail fen.
Farmer.

" and mechanic.
It

Physician and surgeon,
Farmer.

NAME.

Kimmel, R

Kimmel, A. M

Murray, A. J.........

McKim, J. S

Miller, J. S.....

Nanry. J. W

Pettibcne, M

Quackenbush, T. Y.

Rook, J. G

Russell, J. B

Smith, D. B

Sober, O. A

Sly, CM

Sanford, L

Strang, J. L..

Steeb, J. G

Snidecor, H. C

Terry, W. J

Thompson, G

Townsend, R

Voorhees, S

Voorhees, J. C

Wilbur, P

RESIDEinS-CEJ.

TOWNSHIP OR CITY. SECTION OR STREET.

Superior .

Section 27

it

22

It

11

it

13

a

22

it

21

it

2

it

14

It

24

It

26

it

35

It

1

It

19

u

14

((

30

u

31

((

5

ft

29

It

7

it

33

it

1

it

1

Date of
Settle-
ment.

1825
1846
1861
1838
1833
1838
1830
1853
1832
1845
1862
1831
1865
1837
1861
1854
1848
1831
1832
1836
1831
1850
1847

NATIVITY.

Illinois

Michigan

a

((

New York

Ireland ,

Massachusetts,

New York

Michigan

u

Canada

New York

Michigan

New York

it

Germany

Michigan

New York

Connecticut...

New York

it

Michigan

Post-Office Address.

Ypsilanti

it

a
it
It

Ann Harbor.

Ypsilanti

Plymouth...,

Ypsilanti

ti

it

it
Plymouth.!!!
Ypsilanti

a

Ann Harbor.

Ypsilanti

Ann Harbor.

Ypsilanti

Ann Harbor.

Ypsilanti

Plymouth. ...
Ypsilanti

DSS^mPTION Of BUSINESS.

Farmer.

& stock grower.

s^Jkmoir '^oiirii'SMixiP.

KUII. '

Annabil, E

Bullard, A

Behee, W

Cushraan, S

ComsUKsk, H. A

Cook,G

Cook, J., Jr .....

Cowan, J. W

Cool, L

Cook, R

Cook, J., Sr.......

Crafts, W. S

Dean, W. B

Dorr,C. C

Fletcher, W

Fish, E. C

French, B. C

Fletcher, T

Folconer, J

Flynn, M. X.

Freer, E

Gilletfc, F. J.

Gage, A.* K

Gray, T. W

Gieoke, L

Hitchcock, A

Hines, H

Hines, E

Hashley, J...

Hasalswardt, J..

Huesman, H

High, Mrs. A....
Hewes, H

RBISIDEI^CE].

^ Date of
Settle-
TOWNSHIP OR CITY. SICTION OR STRBBT. meat.

Sectio

n 18

a

31

it

6

a

27

C(

22.;....

a

9

a

• 9

a

26

a

29

a

16

it

16

it

18

a

28

it

9

it

3

it

10

ti

6......

it

6

it

29

ti

23

((

17

a

31

a

24

a

15

a

17

a

8

a

17

.(

16

a

14

a

16

a

25

t.

31

1842
1831
1848
1836
1854
1845
1845
1838
1844
1845
1845
1834
1863
1842
1833
1850
1846
1845
1831
1856
1837
1844
1849
1847
1855
1838
1857
1857
1853
1854
1843
1834
1833

NATIYITY.

New York

Massachusetts.
New York

a

Connecticut...
Massachusetts.
New York......

a

Prussia

Massachusetts,

a

Vermont

New York

Michigan

Pennsylvania.

New York

Michigan

a

Scotland

Ireland

New York

Michigan

New York

Michigan

Germany.......

a
i(
a
a
a

Prussia

New York

Post-Office Address.

Manchester ..

a

Gra.ss Lake...
Manchester ..

a

Grass Lake...
Sylvan Cent.
Manchester

a

Grass Lake...

Manchester ..
Grass Lake...
Sylvan Cent.

a

Grass Lake...

a

Manchester ..

it

Grass Lake...
Manchester ..

Grass Lake..

Manchester ..
Sylvan Cent.
Manchester ..

a

Grass Lake...

DESCRIPTION OP BUSINESS.

Farmer.

*' & sheep grower

& sheep grower.

" and teacher.

NAME.

Kappler, M

Kuhl, G. L

Kuhl, A. H

Klein, J

Kent, J

Kuhl, B. J

Keeler, M. E

Lehman, C. G

Lehman, J. M

Lehman, F

Lemur, J. R

Mount, J. L

Murker, J. P

Middleton, A. E...

Osborn,W. B

Row, H

Parks, A

Pomeroy, N. G

Robison, A ,

Raymond, S. B

Raymond, C

Ralston, W

Rose, D. G

Spaulding, G. R....

Schlicht, J. H

Schulte, W

Sehable, J

Spencer, C

Smith, S. H

Smith, F.W .«.

Wess, J ,,«♦«

Wortley;-T:|&

RESii>E3srcE;.

TOWNSHIP OR CITY. SECTION OR STREET.

Sharon...

Section 29..
'' 25.

11..
26..
17..

2..

2..

3..

7..
31..
15..
11..
19..
23..
21..
30..
32..

5..

6..
24..
23..
28..
36..
26..

1...,
28...,
28...,

5....

2.,..

Date of
Settie-
meni

1854
1863
1864
1871
1835
1846
1863
1852
1852
1852
1840
1836
1853
1855
1854
1831
1845
1857
1842
1835
1836
1852
1837
1858
1855
1835
1865
1837
1835
1835
1857
1857

NATIYITY.

Germany .
Prussia —

Germany

Canada

Michigan

Connecticut..
Germanv

New York...
New Jersey..
Michigan

Connecticut..
New York...

Michigan

Connecticut.
New York...

Michigan

Connecticut..
New York...
Prussia

Grermany...
New York.
Michigan...

Germany.
England..,

Post-Office Address.

Grass Lake..

Fredonia..
Chelsea....
Manchester..

a

Grass Lake..
Chelsea

DES(miPnOI OF Bcsnsss

Farmer, mech., jus. of
" [peace, & N. P.

Sylvan Cent.
Grass Lake..<

Norville.

Manchester ..

Chelsea

Grass Lake...
Manchester ..

Grass Lake...
Manchester .,

Sylvan Cent.

Chelsea

Manchester ..

Franciscov'e
Chelsea

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RESIDElSrCEl,

Allen, W.F

Anglemeyer, S.

Allen, J. W

Babcock, J

Benham, J., Jr,

Bradner, E ,.

Bcnham, Jas....

Brown, C

BIumm,P

Blumm, J

Calhoun, G »

Crane, C. T

Conklin, N. L..

Dorfler, J

Bickerson, C...

Dewey, M

Dillingham, A.,

Every, M. S

Faylor, D

Pisk, H. A

JFleeman, J

Fleeman, L

Glimps, E

Gadd,C

Glimps, A

Gregory, J. L...
Greene, C. M....

Gadd^,W

Guthardt, H

Hotrum,G. S

Halladay, J

Hanke,W

Johnson, H

Judd, W. W...-

Jenkins, Z

Kress, J

Knight, P. S....

King^ K. S

Katner, H. A...

Keyser, G

Lazell, S

Luck, C. M

TOWNSHIP OR CITY.

Bridgowater,

SBCTIOH OR STREET.

Section 27.,
'' 35.,
'< 35.,
*< 25.,
" 15.,
'' 17..
<* 27..
*' 8..
2..
2..
'' 20..
*' 32..
*' 17..

8.,
19.,
29.
22.,
30.,
28..
1.,
1..
23.,
23..
36.,
13..
33..
21.,

25.,
32..
20.,
31.,
26..
21..
21..
22..
29..
15..

29.n.
29...

Bate of
Settle-
ment.

1838
1858
1840
1835
1869
1873
1856
1845
1845
1836
1834
1834
1832
1870
1838
1832
1863
1851
1843
1848
1849
1834
1838
1842
1838
1840
1856
1848
1854
1856
1863
1849
1836
1832
1847
1869
1862
1837
1882
1872
1829
1840

NATITITY.

New York

Pennsylvania..

Michigan

New York

Germany.

Michigan...
New York.

Germany.

New York ,

Michigan

New York

Germany ,

Pennsylvania.,

New York

Michigan

Germany

New York ,

Ensrland

New Jersey.....
Michigan

Germany....
New York.

Germany.

Michigan...
New York.

Connecticut..
New York...
Michigan

Po6t-QffiM iddnss.

Clinton.,

Manchester..
Bridgewater.

River Raisin

Clinton

River Raisin
Bridgewater.
Manchester..

Clinton

River Raisin
Clinton

Bridgewater.
Clinton

Bridgewater.

Madison.

River Raisin
Clinton

Bridgewater.
Clinton

BESCRIPTIOH OP BUSIHSSS.

Parmer.

Carpenter and joiner.

Parmer.

Minister.
Parmer.

<' [maker.

Carriage and wagon
Parmer.

Merchant.
Farmer.

" [grocery.

Cider and saw mill and
Farmer.

School teacher.

HiWL

R,ESII>JE3SrCE!.

TOWKSHIP OR CITY. I SBGTIOIi OR STREET.

D&teof

SetUe-
ment.

Logan, J iBridgewater.

Luckhardt, J | ''

Lazell, H. M |

McDougal, M '*

Mansfield, W.H | *'

McCollum, J "

Martin, fl "

Mitchell, M j "

Norris, W. H ''

Poucher, G | ''

Poucher, C f "

Powell, E. Z I "

Pykett, J I '»

Ryer, P ■ ''

Roehm, W ^ '*

Raab, J I '«

Runyan, A. E ! *'

Rawson, G S ! ''

Randall, E. N i ''

Raisar, M... ; ''

Ruckman, Mrs. L..; '*

Rommel, J i "

Rheinfrank,Mrs.C.! "

Starr, Z. T.....

Schade, C

Short, J

Shutes, C...

Stoner, D.....

Sergeant, C W

Sweetland, C. M....

Salav, C. J..

Tate\ P

Van Gieson, T. J...
Van Horn, W. H...

Watson, J

Way, B

Wood, W

Walters, D. C

Walter, G

Warner, S

Wheelock, E

Westphal, W

Section 19

'' 19

28.,
29.,
25.
36.
18.,
27..

7.,
21-
21..
27.,
28.
13.
14.,

4..

4.,

9..
20.,
23.,

7..
20.,

1..
22..

1..

8..
25.,
24..
34..
35..
18.,
25..
22..

6..
21..
85..
34„
19.,
30.,
16..
14.,
13..

1838
1867
1867
1838
1840
1850
1852
1833
1847
1840
1841
1833
1847
1841
1847
1850
1850
1848
1853
1842
1861
1867
1851
1839
1872
1846
1855
1835
1831
1849
1848
1852
1835
1842
1840
1831
1853
1832
1840
1863
1829
1855

FiHYITY.

i Post-Office Address.! DESCRIPTIOS Of BUSIHKS.

Michigan...,
Germany...,
Michigan...
New York.
Michigan...
New York.

Michigan..

New York.
Michigan...
German}^....
Michigan...
Germany...
Michigan...

Germany..
Michigan..
Germany..

Connecticut..

Germany

New York...

New Jersey..
New York..,

Michigan

Germany

Michigan

New Jersey..
New York..,

New Hampshire.
New York

Michigan

Pennsylvania.,

New York ,

I Germany ,

Manchester..
River Raisin
Clinton...

II

u

Manchester..

Clinton

Manchester..
Clinton

li ^

li

u

Bridgewater.

(C

Manchester..

Clinton

Manchester..

River Raisin

Clinton

Manchester..

River Raisin

Bridgewater.

Clinton

Bridgewater.

Manchester. .

Clinton........

it ^

(* ,

River Raisin
Clinton

Manchester..
River Raisin

Clinton

II

li

n

River Raisin

I Parmer.

I "

I Manufacturer pumps.
jParmer & jus. of peace.
Farmer.

Carpenter and joiner.
Farmer.

Miller and grain dlr.
Farmer.

It

Blacksmith.
Farmer.

<' and thresher.

SA^mwm. 'Toiirit@»i]p.

NAXE

RB:sir>EisrcE5.

Bate of
Settie-
ment

HATIYITY.

j 1

KAME.

RESIDE1?^CE.

Bate of
Settle-
ment.

1846
1828
1835
1828
1854
1844
1868

NATIVITY.

Post-Office Address.

BKCRIPTIOH 0? WmsSB.

TOWHSSIPORCITY.

SECTION OR STREET.

TOWNSHIP OR CITY.

SECTION OR STREET.

Birch, D.T

Salem

Section 31

*' 26......

*' 19

'' 27

'' 26

" 4.....

2

" 13

3

17

^' • 11

6

9

5

" 31

- ^' 30

'' 27

i' 10

1850
1848
1854
1832
1869
1840
1839
1825
1865
1846
1870
1838
1836
1870
1834
1834
1831
1870

Michigan

Ann Arbor...
Salem

Farmer.

Perkins, Mrs. B. A.
Renwick, J. W

Section 28......

29

6

27

** 13

New York

Ann Arbor...

It

South Lyons.
Ann Arbor...

Summit

Ann Arbor...
Northville....
Ann Arbor...
Summit

it

li

Northviiie....
Ann Arbor...
Luphans Cor.

Farmer

Bussey, L

u

li ^

u

it

Collin, W

u

Germany

((

Rohrabacher, M

Renwick, G. N. B..
Ryder, W

li

Carpenter, G

it

Michigan

((

a

Carey, A

((

New York

(( ^

South Lyons.
Summit..

u

Northville ...
Salem

a

Doig, J. M...

a

Michigan

Slayton, G

IVTiphio'n'n

Dake, L

li

New York

Stark, William

Smith, J. B

'' 1

Dickerson, J

a

New Jersey

^PTxr YrtT*k

Gorton, T. B

a

New York

Smith Fi ()

14

17

4

" 12

30

27

26

11

8

1836
1836
1850
1847
1839
1841
1861
1831
1836

li ^^^

Hamilton, W. R....

it

Michigan

Walker, E. T

Warren D

Hollis, S

a

New York

Summit

South Lyon..

Summit

South Lyon...
Ann Arbor...
11

Salem

Herrick, N. H

a

Michigan

Wheelock, J. L

W^vnkoon I

T^Aw Vnrlr

Lane, T. D

ti

New York

Pennsylvania

Merritt,!. J

((

li

Whinnle. H

Naylor, G. H«

a

a

Wheaton, A. E

Wheeler. C

ISTpw VnrW

Blacksmith.
Farmer.

11

Naylor, J. Y.

a

((

({

Summit........

Nelson, G

a

<(

Van Atta, Jas. B...

Northrup, A. C

li

Connecticut.

Summit

T'^m.m, "^diritssiiip.

KAMI.

TOWNSIIP OR CITY. | SECTION OR STREET.

Allen, L.C ,

Ailsworth, D

Bigelow, E. E

Buxton, C. P

Bkkeslee, J. W...

Burge, J

Braman, A. J

Basom, W

Bowers, J. R

Coe, H

Cook, P

Coe, J

Cobb, G. A

Coe, A

Coe, G

Carpenter, T

Corwin, Justus

Delaforce, Mrs. E.

Davenport, A

Dexter, W.....

Druse, W. H. ......

Druse, H

Puller, J. U

Gooding, B. P

Gooding, O

Gooding, O. E

Gillman, G. D

Hitchcock, B. H...

tthaway, G. S..
anphrev, F. P..
Hiiiion,A. B

h51;s

Horton. T. D

Hathaway, J.......

Isman, J....

Jackson, A. D.....

Johnson, C „

Johnson, Mrs. S...

Kelsey, J. M

Kyte, J.S

Kelsy, H

R-EJSIDEN^CE.

York..

Section 34

26

Monroe Street.
Section 25

15

7......

35

2

Main Street....
Section 2......

10.

u

jv

2

n

7

. n

2

li

9

Main Street...

Section 17

it

35......

it

20

a

26

"

6

it

22

it

26

ii

15

it

. 15

a

18

li

17

a

25

a

21

((

6

Monroe Street.

Section 29

((

22

it

29

it

14

It

16

Bate of
Settle-
meat

19

19

28

16..

1850
1835
1867
1863
1836
1834
1839
1830
1832
1840
1831
1844
1865
1846
1837
1845
1863
1847
1844
1833
1838
1830
1883
1839
1834
1857
1854
1833
1841
1850
1832
1863
1835
1832
1833
1853
1869
1849
1837
1860
1848

KATIYITY.

Vermont

New York

Ohio

England

New York

Germany

Massachusetts,

New York

it

Michigan

New York

Michigan

New York;....
Michigan.......

a

it ^

New York

England

Michigan

England

Michigan

New York

II

Michigan

New York

it

it

a

Michigan

New York.....

Virginia

New York.,

Post-Office Address. BBSCRIPTION OP BUSINESS.

York..,

a

Milan ,

York...;

Saline

Milan

Stony Creek.

York

Saline

YpsiUnti

Saline

York

Saline

Milan

York

Milan

Saline ,

Stony Creek.

Milan

Stony Creek.

Canada

Michigan..

Saline .
Milan. .
York...
Saline .
Milan..
York...

Stony Creek.

York ,

Saline

York

Saline

Cheese maker.

Farmer.

Physician and surgeon

Farmer.

" and mechanic.

Retired physician.
Parmer.

** [notions, etc,

Dealer in dry goods,
Farmer.

Proprietor York Mills
Farmer.

" [groceries.

Dealer in dry goods and
Blacksmith.
Carpenter and joiner.
Parmer.

NAME.

residehstce:.

TOWNSHIP OR CITY SECHON OR STREET.

Kelsey, W

Kelsey, Mrs. I

Lake, L. W

Lawrence, J

Le Barron, U

Mclntyre, A. G

Mclntyre, A. D

Morton, W. D

Moore, W. I

McLanahan,W.W.

Oakley, P. M

Orr, H. S.

Phillips, P

Parsons, H. F

Pearson, E

Parker, E. O

Rogers, P. D

Rogers, S. H

Rogers, J. E

Rozelle, C. B

Richards, G.F

Stark, C

Smith, S. R

Sangree, C. C

Shaw, G. A

Salisbury, R

Shaw, E

Shaw,T

Shaw, Mrs. E

Tower, G. R

Townsend, P. E

Van Gieson, C. M..
Van Dyne, W. W..
Wilcox, Mrs L. A.

Webb, E. D

Wheeler, C. G

Warriner, A.........

Waugh,N. A

Wilson, G. A..

Warner, J

York.

Section 15

" 9

" 29

'* 22

'' 7

'' 28

'' 28

'' 16

" 27

Monroe Street.

Section 16..
'' 19.,

10.

11

7

19......

16

12

19

20

19.

10

24

31

13

30......

14

1

86......

20

13

36

36......

30

31

Bate of
Settle-
ment.

1847
1840
1841
1835
1827
1842
1841
1833
1849
1862
1856
1858
1837
1825
1835
1827
1883
1859
1839
1839
1844
1844
1832
1857
1842
1830
1834
1830
1830
1845
1853
1843
1837
1842
1835
1834
1835
1845
1856
1835

NATITITY.

Michigan ,

New York....

II
ii
it

Michigan

it

Vermont

Michigan

Pennsylvania
Connecticut..,
New York

((

it

Scotland ,

Michigan

New York

li

ii

ti
Michigan

Vermont

Pennsylvania
Michigan. .,„.
New York.....

Michigan.......

England

Michigan......

New York.....

New Jersey...,
Michigan

New York

II

it
Michigan......

New York

?ost-0£loe Address.

Saline

York..V,V.V.*.!
ii ^^^ ^^

Saline

ii

a ^^^

York..!!*.*."."

Milan

York

((
ti

Saline

it

York.-!"!!!!!
Ypsilanti....
Stony Creek.
Saline

it
it

Stony Creek,
Saline........

it
ii

York.......!!!

Saline ........

York...

Saline.

Stony Creek,
Saline

n

ti ^

Milan

Saline.........

Ypsilanti....

York.

DSSOBIPnOH Of BCSIKS^

Parmer.

" and mechanic.

Druggist,

Physician and surgeon.

Parmer.

" [House.**

Proprietor "Mooreville
Farmer.

and machinist,
and engineer.

ipiTTSFiEKi«i> ToirwsKi;

117

KAMI.

fiaa:sii>B}3srcE;.

Aray, J. W^...

Aray, J

Allison, W....

Armbruster, H ...
Buzzard, N. B....

Bohnet, J G

Begole, M. H

Bonnet, J. A

Bray, S. P

Bigford, E. L.....

Boss, B

Begole, J. H

Ball, T. J

Crittenden, F. C...

Crittenden, A

Canfield, W. J...
Carpenter, N. C.

Cody, D

Cook, E. W-

Clark, L.. ......

Campbell, K .........

Childs, W. K

Cady, M.......

Crane, J

Clark,!....

Crane, E

Basenbury, B. M...

Donnelson, I. F

Depue, D«..

Fiege, J ...

Forsytb, A

Fosdlck, C. C

GoodrichjKev. E. F

Gates, H...

Geddes, W

Gutekunct, W......

Henderson, J. S....

Harrison, L.....

Homing, F» C

Hutzel, F

Hinckley, S

Hard, H

Hurdj'G

Henion, Cbas. T..

Judson, J. P

Koeb, E

Kocb, J. G., Jr....

Lewis, N. A

Mills, S

Morgan, S. A

SiCTIOIORSmiR.

S»teof
Sottlft-

lAHyiTY.

PosA^MEesAddnttS.! BKCBUTIOH OF BTISUBS.

Section 18...... > 1832 jMicbigan...

18 f 1838 I "

28 ' 1881 I New York.

8 ' 1851 i Michigan..

4 .1 1868 (Ohio

2 1 1856 1 Germany...

14 1 1837 i Michigan..

12 ! 1853 iGermany..

11 i 1867 iNewYork

82 1 1836 S '' ■

24. I 1833 I ''

36 1 1866 i '*

32 ; 1832 i "

:^5 1 1831

5.,

Ann Arbor... j Farmer.

Ypsilanti 1 "

Saline... j '*

Ann Arbor...! "

Ypsilanti { *"

Ann Arbor... \ Blacksmith.

Ypsilanti Farmer.

Saline ^ "

Ypsilanti I "

lilfl.

IiB3SII>E53SrCE;.

TOW»SEIPOaCITT SKJTIOll OK ^RMT.

Michigan...,
New York.

a

34

21

21

26

12.....

6

25

34

34

7

14

25.....
33....
35....
26....
22....
10....

9....
14....

Scotland.....

Michigan

New York

1831

1861

1842

1833

1848

1835

1842

1843

1834

1830

1836

1834 I Vermont...

1872 JNew York

1869

1836

1836

1843

1853

1872

1872

1846

1852

1835

1846

Saline

Ypsilanti .

Ann Arbor...
Saline

18 1 1831

4 s 1843

1831
1831
1851
1845
1854
1847
1839
1850
1836
1840

Ypsilanti...

Ann Arbor...
Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor... i

Germany i "

Michigan i Ypsilanti

New York iSaline

Michigan ; Ypsilanti

Clergyman.
Farmer.

Germany i Ann Arbor.

New York \ *'

England , 1 **

Germany

35

5

19

5

11

7

20

16

6

15

Connecticut .
New York...

England.. ......

Michigan

Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor...

Saline..

Ann Arbor...

.jSaline

.! Ann Arbor...

New York

Massachusetts. ..

Macomber, S...

Morgan, J

Norgate, W. T ,

Pope, Mrs. C

Pitkin, D

Parson, B

Pickett, C. E

Piatt, H. D

Reed, G

Randall, W. H

Rathfon, S

Roberts, W. H, L.

Roberts, C. H

Rose, J

Rayer, C

Rathfon, J. C

Rathfon, T. B

Rogers, S

Reynolds, L. H

Rouse, E.C

Smith, B. N

Sanders, G

Sweet, J. M.....

Sober, W.E. H

Stabler, J

Smith, S

Sutherland, D

Sutherland, T

Squires, T

Smirthwaite, F

Sherwood, C. C

Sumner, S. P

[Smith, J. F...

Smith, E. L. J

Shay, G. W

Ticknor, L

Tate, J

Thompson, J. W..

Valentine, M. S ...

Wheeler, W. A....

Wheelock, J. L....

Webb, J. H

Webb, N

Wilsey, D

Webster, D. B

Wilsey, J

Wood, J. C

Wood, T

Yost, W

Pittsfield...

Section

7....

11....
17....
32....
12....
13....

2...,
11...,
15....

1...,
15...,
23...

Settia-

1843
1869
1845
1835
1868
1840
1865

iiTr?ifT.

\h>Am»mim,

New York

New Hampshire..

Michigan

New York

10..

11..

2..

23..

19....
30....
19....
13....
13....

1....

2..,.
30...,
29...,
29....
21....
1.5...
24...

16..
16.,

4..
81..
10..
32..

4..
33..
22..
25..

8..

5..

8..
30..
31..

2..

1852

1847

1865

1851

1852

1845

1851

1864

1865

1843

1842

1849

1853

1839

1864

1831

1858

1853

1832

1843

1838

1844

1854

1843

1840

1841

1841

1845

1832

1886

1837

1839

1829

1848

1846

1831

1859

1831

1844

1849

1854

Michigan..

New York

Michigan..........

England

New York

Ann Arbor..,
Ypsilanti,.,..
Ann Arbor...

Saline

Ypsilanti.....

mxxnWi 0? BIfSXIBS.

Massachusetts.,

Michigan

England ,

Germany

New York

Michigan......

New York....

Michigan

Connecticut...
New York....

Ann Arbor.,
ypsilanti....

Farmer.

Druggist.

Farmer.

Dairyman and farmer.
Farmer.

Ann Arbor,

Ypsilanti....

u

Saline

Germany

Connecticut..
New York...

Michigan

New York...

Michigan

New York...

Ohio

England

Michigan

Ypsilanti.

Ann Arbor...
Saline. „..,

Ann Arbor...

Ypsilanti.....
Ann Arbor..

New York.,

Michigan

New Hampshire.

New York

Michigan

New York

Saline. ,

Ann Arbor...

Saline

Ann Arbor...

Saline

Ann Arbor...

Ypsilanti

Ann Arbor...

Michigan...
New York.

" . [MaeMoe.
AgentforHoweSewing
Farmer.

Physician and surgft^n
Farmer.

Saline......

Ypsilanti..

''M

•w:smmTmm. xo'Wxrs:sx:ir.

UAH.

mmsm ok cm

Arms, J. B

Alexander, B. W..

Agin, J

Ball,L.D

Ball, E

Benz,W...

Benz, G

Buckelew, A .A....

Bleicher, C

Boyle, J....

Boyder, E. L

Ball, Saml. H

Brass, W. C

Coyle, J

Collins, J

Conelv, M. C

Chamberlain, T....

Gushing, O. W....

Conlen, J. H

Divine, J

Duffy, P

Dolan,T

Gallagher, P

Guinon, T

Howard, G. J

Harris, J., Jr

Hoy,P...

Hartwick, C. L...,

Kimberley, A

Low, W.

Lamphear, W

Latson,W. C

Lee,F. L

Merrill, G. W«...

Merrison, J........

RESIDEII^CE!.

Webster .

^OnOfi OR ST&Slt.

Section 4...

» 25...

" 8...

'' 4...

" 22...

<* 19...

" 30...

" 20...

<* 22...

'' 25..,

5...
31..,
12..,
19...
16...
16....,»

15

13

5

12

31

10.

34

7

9

29

15

^35

11

15

24

80

2

29

Date of
Settie-
ment.

1834

1825

1837

1834

1844

1855

1855

1845

1851

1835

1830

1836

1836

1838

1835

1855

1834

1847

1842

1838

1849

1841

1838

1855

1844

1839

1834

1871

1847

1853

1834

1835

1833

1844

1849

SATIYITT.

Massachusetts..

Wales

Michigan

New York

Michigan

Germany

New York

Germany

New York

Michigan

Vermont

Michigan

Rhode Island....

England ■

Ireland

England ,

Michigan

Post-OSce Address.

Dexter.

Ann Arbor.
Dexter

Ann Arbor...
Delhi Mills...
Dexter

DBSCBIPTIOH OP BUSIH^.

Farmer.

REJSIX>ES3NrCEI.

HiMl.

TOWNSHIP OR cm.

Webster. ,
Dexter...,

[culturist.
stock raiser, fruit

New York.

Ireland

Michigan...

Ireland

New York..,
Michigan....

Ireland

New York..
Michigan...,
England —
Michigan...,

Ann Arbor...

Dexter

Whitmore L.
Dexter

Vermont..
Michigan.
Ireland....

Base Lake.
Dexter

Webster ...
Delhi Mills..
Webster ...
Dexter......

Webster...

Dexter

Hamburg..
Dexter

and stock dealer.

Mallion, A

Martin, W ...j

MiUer,J i

NowlandjF |

Olsaver, A

O'Hara, M 1

Phelps, H. M ...I

Phelps, G. W I

Phelps, H. T I

Parks, T

Parsons, J. H

Queal, R....

Queal, H. M ...

Reeve, R. C

Reeve, E

Rorabacher, H. M..

Richardson, M

Simms, H

Snyder, R. M

Stanton, J

Sackett,E

Stanton, T. R

Todd,C. C

Thomas, D. F

Van Riper, P

Van Riper, C. H....

Vaughn, J

Walsh, R

Weston, A. G

Walsh, J

Williams, O

Warren, H

Weston, W. H

Wurster, M. F

Webster

SICTIONORSTRIST.

Section 28...,

'" 15..'

** 10...
** 11...,
'* 34...

27....
27....
16...,
31...,
28...
22...

It

29

tl

1

C(

8

it

12

It

20

Safe of
Settle-
meat.

2

13.....
17

20....

1*9—

1839

1861

1847

1848

1843

1834

1845

1836

1840

1831

1850

1836

1886

1842

1838

1859

1871

1839

1838

1844

1855

1838

1835

1849

1843

1845

1855

1836

Michigan..'.........

Canada

Pennsylvania

Michigan

HATIVni.

Pfisi-OSee i^^x«s.

Dexter Farmer.

Bsasimol Of issuks.

Ireland

Michigan

Vermont...,
Michigan...,
New York..

Michigan

u

New York..,.

Michigan

New Jersey..
Michigan

8

1846

10

1838

. u

27

' 1831

33

1835

22

1836

16

1852

New York..
Michigan

Hamburg..
Base Lake.

Dexter

Webster ...,
Dexter

[American stociE*
breederimproTei

Retired farmer.
Farmer.

Hamburg.,
Webster ...
Dexter. «...

New York.
Ireland......

Michigan...

New York,.
tt

Germany...

Kin.

Breining, M. J.

Barr, W.

Childs, A

Ewers, Mrs. A.
Childs, J. W....
Childs, E. M....

Gardner, D

Campbell, R

Da '* A ^'

Da:. -:.- -::c, -

Ho- ■ V A,^

Ha

Ho

Da

Ho

TOVIMP OR ClfT.

RESIDE53S-CEI.

Augusta .

SSCnOHORSTRIB¥.

Section

8....

6....
15....

4....
15...,
15....

5....

4....
12,...
18....
32....
17...
34...
18...

Bate of
Settle-
ment

1854
1827
1834
1837
1849
1834
1832
1843

BATTnTT.

■orciiS'Si'A xo"Witssiii?.

Wittemburg

New York

it

Connecticut

New Hampshire.

Michigan

Scotland

((

i^pTB- *york.

t

YoA

lont

igan

Post-Office iddress.

Ypsilanti..

Stony Creek.
Oakville.....
Stony Creek.

Oakville

Stony Creek.
Ypsilanti....

DBSCRTPflOH OF BUSIHISS.

Farmer, carpenter and
" [joiner.

" and town clerk.

NAXI.

Londen, W. H

McGraw, M....

Moffat, G

Muir,G

McCarty, H

Osbom, A

Olcott, J. D

Palmer, J

Smith, H. W

Simpson, H. S

Scott, J.N

Stark, J. B

Thompson, H P..
Williams, B. E....

TOWNSHIP OR cm.

RElSIX>EJ3SrCE3.

Augusta .

Section 6 .

sicnoii OR snsm.

28..
8..

32

7

35......

4

35

7......

8

19

1

Bate of
Setae-
ment.

1834

1861
1853
1838
1853
1842
1867
1862
1872
1869
1833
1839
1840

SiflYITI.

Michigan.,

Massachusetts..

Michigan

New York

Michigan....

England

New York..

Michigan..

, -^^jjji

Post-Offiee iddieas.

Ypsilanti

Stony Creek.,

Ypsilanti

Stony Creek..

Ypsilanti

Oakville,

Stony Creek..
Oakville.. .«.
Paint Creeks

Oakville

Stony Creek..
Ypsilanti.....
Stony Creek..
Bawsonville.

BlSOBIPfira 01 SSOISI

Farmer.

and lumbertitg. ^ |

<* and stock dlr.
" and lumbering.
<* aadag'tH.S.M.

Farmer.

Grocer and po^tmi^^*^^ ^

Farmer. - 'v'-^

118.

^SE

119.

S!fP?PS^5IW«iW?™"'W^^^-,

120

iri^BEDO:

Tonritsiai

Alber, M

Alhevy J. M..„..
Beoerle, W.......

Braun, J...........

Briming, J

Breimayer, F

Burns, M

Buss, J. P

Buss, F

Buss, W

Church,

DeitUng, G. «.

Dresselhaus, L...
£isemanB,F......

Etsemann, G ,

Fiegei,

Feldkamp, J. Q.,

Faulhaber, F

Faulhaber, J

Feldkamp, J. H..
Feldkamp, Jno. H.

FHnn, J

Flinn, T. F

Figol, J. G

Fritz, P

Gra^f«er, M...

Grau, G

Gumper, J

Gumper, H

Haass, J. M..

Haass, D

Hinderer, M

Huhl, J. G., Sr...

Hutzel, G

Haalr, L

Horning, C

Heisler, J. F

Hieher,F....

Haug, G

Hohenberger, J.,.
Hobenberger, F.-

RE3SlI>E!N-<

fer

TOWMSHIPOK0ITT. SWTIOH OE STRHf.

Freedom-

Section 82.,

" 32.-

" 22..

" 2S.,

»* 26..

'' 27..

*» 24..

" 7..

" 25..

" 25..

'* 29.,

« 28..
18..
7..

" 6..

** 11..

" 11..

" 82..

<* 32..

" 5..

" 15..

" 30..

" 30..

« 22..

" 25..

" 15..

*^ 5..

" 32..

'' 32..

" n..

" 1..
4..

** 17..

" 28..

» 11..

" 13..

" 33..

** 14..
24..,

'* 27..

" 27...

Sate of
mani

1854
1864
1856
1850
1836
1854
1845
1839
1848
1846
1855
1«48
1842
1854
1854
1836
1836
1866
1866
1844
1836
1840
1847
1836
1837
1832
1854
1848
1849
1845
1832
1853
1837
1844
1841
1830
1840
1840
1861
1841
1849

HATIWT.

GenHany.,

Michigan..

New York.
Germany....

Prussia....
Germany.

Ireland....,
Michigan..
Germany.,

Michigan..
((

Germany..
Prussia...,.

Michigan..
Germany..

Michigan..

Post-Offiee Address.

Manchester..

Ann Arbor..
Fredonia

BisiMPnos OF Busnnsss.

Manchester.

Farmer.

Saloon keeper.
Farmer.

a

** & wagon maker

and mason.

Fredonia..

Manchester..

Fredonia

Manchester..

Bridge water..
Fredonia

Manchester..
Ann Arbor,,.
Fredonia

Manchester..
Fredonia

Manchester.,

Fredonia

Saline ,

Manchester..

** and thresher.

& wagon maker.

HiXl.

Heldengar, C

Haarer, E. G

Hieber, D. It.

Haire, E

Jhonz, J

Kalmbach, G

Koebbe, J. H

Koebbe, J. B.. .......

Keebler, C. G

Koebbe, J. G

Kuhl, H

Kramer, A., Jr

Kramer, A

Knapp, J. J

Kress, P

Lutz, J

Masoner, J. A

Mann, C

Mann, G

Neumann, J

Pficenmaier, W. F.

Reinold, J. M

Reinold, J, J

Roller, J

Remz, J

Schwab, W

Schrierring, J. G...

Stierle, J. C

Stollsteiner, J. F....

Schenk, J

Trinkle,C

Uphause, H

Vogel, J. F

Vogel,C. P

Wurster, C

Walker, G

Weitelich, M

Weis, J

Weiss, P

Weiss, E

Win ton, J

RESIDElSrCE.

TOWISEP OR CITY. | S8CTI0H OR STRUT.

Freedom.

Section

33..
29..
23..
21..

3..

2.,
27..
26.,

6..
16..
16..
35.,
26..
35..

22..

6..
26..
25..
35..

3..

1..

1..

9..
27..
35..
22..
13..
13..
10..
10..
19..
22-.
33..
32..

8.,
35..
34..
28.,
16..
30..

INktsof
SetUe-
meat.

HITIYITT.

1847
1857
1840
1837
1847
1838
1846
1846
1843
1846
1840
1842
1836
1843
1841
1858
1854
1843
1853
1873
1837
1839
1839
1854
1847
1866
1860
1848
1842
1847
1854
1855
1854
1863
1854
1850
1864
1849
1858
1854
1842

Germany

a

il .,,,,,
New York....
Michigan....
Germany

{I

ti

it ......

It .......

n

Michigan

Germany

Pennsylvania

Michigan

Germany. ,

u

Michigan......

Germany

11

II

ti

ti

li

il

a

il

Michigan

Germany

il

ti .,,!,.,

(t

it ^

it
tt
it

France

((

New York...

Post-Office Address.

Manchester .

Fredonia ....
Manchester..

Dexter

Fredonia..

Manchester...
Fredonia

Bridgewater.
Manchester...
Bridgewater.
Manchester...
Fredonia

BJ^CRIPnOl! OF BUSIKSSS.

Farmer.

** [m»5on.

Saw mill proprietor &
Farmer.

Manchester..

Fredonia

Ann Arbor.,

Fredonia.,

Bridgewater,.
Fredonia... «»
Ann Arbor...
Fredonia

Manchester.,

Fredonia

Manchester..

Fredonia....
Manchester.

Fredonia

Manchester.

*< [eery.

Hotel, saloon and gro-
Farmer.

Clergyman,

Farmer & postmaster.

*< and mason.

Blacksmith, [keeper.
Farmer, hotel & saloon
Farmer.

** and thresher.
Blacksmith.
Farmer.

{(

Clergyman.

N ursery& fruit grower.

x-osi Toiirirs:Bx

lAMI.

Allen, G..

Almendinger, C...

Allen, Wm. D

Bassett, H. W. ....

Bassett, L

Blum, P

Blaess, L

Beck, A

Clougb, J. H.« ...,

Capifn, J»

Davis, J. G....*

Brake, E

Ellsworth, W,F...

iJEss, J

Frey, F

Fream,G. W

Glover, Mrs. C. K,

GeddeSjH

'Harperj_E P,«,....

Hunt, D

Hill, C. F

Hickman, T ,

Hirth, S. F

Humphrey, W......

Elcks, J. H

Hanese, J

Hamel, E

Herron, T ..,

Hutcel, J..... ,

Herter, J.G

Herbert, B. F

Hood, T. M.,

Johnson, Geo

Kress, J ,

Kerr, A

Klingman, S..

Keck^ F

RE:sii>Eias-CE.

TOWHSHIP OR OITT. SSCTIOH OR SmilT.

Lodi.

Section 23 .

*' 1.,

'' . 23.,

" 36.,

" 36.,

*' 13..

" 11..

" 1..

28......

4...I,

11.,
13..

1..
20..
24„
10.,
34..
26..
13,.

8..

6.,
16..
12.
20..
18..

80..
11.,
22..
34..
16..
13..
5..

Bute of
Settle-

1836
1830
1849
1839
1840
1847
1856
1847
1854

1831
1832
1860
1868
1856
1836
1836
1830
1835
1887
1888
1849
1886
1887
1850
1842
1867
1870
1844
1864
1852
1859
1886
1861
1856
1867
1852

HATIYITT.

New York

Pennsylvania..

Michigan

New York.... .

Michigan

Germany

Michigan...
England...,

New York.

a
il

Germany.,,,

New York.

Michigan

Massachusetts.,,

England

Germany

England...

New York

Michigan

Switzerland

Canada

Germany

New York.

Germany

New Jersey..
Germany

Post-Olee Address.

Saline

Ann Arbor.
Saline

DISCRIPnOH OF BUSnflSS.

Ann Arbor...

Saline .

Ann Arbor.
Saline ........

Ann Arbor

Saline

Ann Arbor...
Saline

Farmer.
<(

** [neer

*' and civil engi-
" [& wagon shop.

Blacks'h'g & far'g, car.

Farmer.

*' and blacksmith.

** [carriage makr
Saw mill, wagon and
Carpenter and joiner.
Farmer & road com-

" [missioner,

" and jus. of peace.
** carp, and joiner.

Ann Arbor...

Bridgewater.

Ann Arbor..
Saline

Ann Arbor...

Bridgewater.

" and town clerk,
tt

** [wagon making.
Blacks 'h'g, carriage &

Farmer.

and mechanic.

[Church.
Pastor of Salem Luth.
Farmer.

BAMI.

Koch, J

Keibler, Geo. J ,

Laubengayer, U....,
Laubengayer, J . G.

Meyer, D.*,

Metzger, C

Meyers, J

Moore, A

Piatt, W

Perry, G. T

Rash, G. F..

Rogers, J. W

Rogers, L. G

Richards, H

Renz, J. G

Reyer, E

Sheldon, E. E

Sweetland, O. C

Sag€|^J

Schaible, J. B

Sage, A. & Co..

Smith, C

Schaible. F

Stolstimer, F

Seeger, F. L

Staebler, M

Schaible, D

Tower, L

Voorhies, H. G

Voorhies, A. C

Wallace, T.

Wood, F. C

Wood, A. A .,...

Waters, G. S

Wood, J. S

Wallington, L

RESIX>EK-CEI,

TOWHSIIP OR CITY. SICnON OR STRIIT.

Lodi iSection

28.,
23.,

26..

5..

22..

26.

2.,
14..

9..
13.,
14..

30.,
26.,
9..
21.
18..
20..

18

6

6

21

25

24

14

14

26&27
27

27..
16.,

Bate of
Setae-
ment

1841
1854
1833
1833
1862
1872
1857
1838
1871
1827
1824
1837
1848
1865
1857
1840
1836
1837
1834
1847
1850
1847
1841
1830
1836
1843
1861
1831
1842
1845
1861
1850
1851
1835
1836
1846

NATIVITY.

Michigan...
Germany...

Canada

Germany..

Michigan...,
New York.,

Michigan..
Ireland.«..
Germany..
Michigan..

New York.
Ireland......

Germany.,.,
Michigan...
Germany...
Michigan...
Germany ...

Michigan...
Germany...
Vermont ...
Michigan...

New York.
Michigan....

New York...
Connecticut..
England

Post-Ofice Address.

Ann Arbor,

Saline

tt

Ann Arbor.
Saline .......

Ann Arbor,
tt

Saline

Ann Arbor.

Bridgewater.

line

Ann Arbor...

BJ^CRIPTIOI Of BISIXl^.

Bridgewater.
Attn Arbor...

Saline .

Ann Arbor...
Saline ^

Ann Arbor...

Saline .,

Ann Arbor.. .

Farmer.

" and saw milling.
Teacher. [highways.
Farmer & commiss'r of

** [tional Church.
Pastor of the Oongrega-
Farmer.

[tor,
& school inspec-

and supervisor.

** [shoes at Saline.

** & dir. in boots &

ti

** [wool sheep.

" & dealer in fine

" [rino sheep.

** & breeder of me-
Veterinary surgeon.

w^MiKwmm.

niBL

Appleton, B: E.
Allport, K.J,...

Ball, H.......

Blanchard, D. B....

Bailey, 1

Britt^ji, L. W...

Bycraft, J. P

Bower, H. L

Cosiiplo, J

Corbett, O. H...
Copeland, R. P..

Crane, A. D

Dolan, J...........

Becker, J C. B.

Evarts, J. H

Bwing, A. ..„

Gregory, 0. S.,..

Guest, A •,

Gray, A. ....*...».„
Hoyt, J. 0,...«...

Howell, C..,.

Ja^g^er, F..,.
Jones^ il, H.
Keal, W. I..

I13ESII>E3I^CEJ.

tirp OR CITY

SICnOK OR STRUT.

■■ ....'Ann Arbor.

.... B Street.

I

I E« £i ^ d B.

Setae-

1866
1833
1838

iwm

1835
1860
1870
1872
1835
1872
1849
1827
1837
1864
1862
1840
1834
1888
1832
1855
1861
1866
1833
1842

HATIYITY.

Ohio

N.Y

Mich.

N. Y

Vermont .

N. Y

Mich

N. Y

Mich

Mass J,

Maine ,

N. Y

Mich.

N. Y

Ireland.,
N. Y

Vermont .
N. Y

Germany.,

N. Y

Mich

DMIRIPnOK OF BUSINISS.

Town Clerk and Recorder, and Bruggist.

Proprietor of ** Allport's Exchange."

Dealer in Boots, Shoes, and Groceries.

Proprietor of " Bianchard House."

Physician and Surgeon.

Retired Parmer.

Night Watch.

Pastor of Baptist Church.

Miller, and Furniture Bealer.

Proprietor of '* Bexter Exchange."

Circuit Judge of Four Bistricts.

Bealer in Groceries and Provisions.

Carpenter and Joiner.

Miller.

Physician and Surgeon.

Banker. [etc

Bealer in Harness, Saddles, Trunks, Whi|^,

Physician and Surgeon.

Bealer in Boots, Shoes, and Groceries.

Physician and Surgeon. [Cigars, & Confec.

Baker and Bealer in Gro., Fruits, Tobaccos,

Retired Farmer.

Merchant.

HAMS.

Kellogg, J

Litchfield, E

Lamphear, A. A.,!

McMillan, A ,

Murdock, S. W

McFarland, L. E..

Matzer, M...

Page,G. C

Patullo,G. H

Phelps, H.I ...

Potter, W.H

Palmer, B. A. ,

Smith, O.M

Sill, C. T

Schlanderer, W. F

Soule, L

Tuito, P. &Co

Tyler, E. B

Taylor, Wm

Vetter, G.....

Warner, B..

Waite, B. W...

Warner, H

iiE;sii>E:isrcE.

T¥'P OR CITY. SBCTION OR SmUT.

Bexter.

" i p ' ^ i ffliai iiii ii

- 4^ . ^'

B&teof
Settle-

BWHt.

HATIYITY.

1833 if. ¥..,.,

1833
1839
1869
1848
1872
1869
1832
1865
1828
1887
1836
1840
1839
1859
1868
1848
1844
1858
1856
1883
1839
1832

Conn
N.Y

Mich

Mass

N. Y...

Germany...
England. ...
Canada......

N. Y

Mich.........

N. Y

Vermont ...

Mich.„

Germany...
Mich.„......

Ireland......

N. Y.........

Ireland......

Germany...
Vermont...

N.Y

Vermont ...

BigdipnoK Of mmm.

I

Retired Farmer.

Editor of " Bexter Leader,^'

Jeweler,

Surgeon Bentist.

Miller.

Justice of the Peace.

Builder.

Proprietor of Sash, Blind, and Boor Factory.

Insurance Agent.

Lumber Bealer.

Retired Merchant, [and Hardware Bealer.

Proprietorof Sash, Blind, and Boor Factory,

lee Bealer, & Grocery & Provision Dealer.

Merchant.

Express Agent.

Physician and Surgeon. [Eating House.

Bealer in Liquors and Cigars, and Prop, of

Retired Merchant.

President of Washtenaw Fire Insurance Co.

Retired Farmer.

SIX. AWT I CSXTY.

121

siia

TVP OR dfY.

Alban, C

Arnold, J

Allen, L. F

Alban, G. H, ]

Bachelder, H«.......

Bryardus, F. J

Baker ^ Stevenson.

Batwell, E

Bolbite, J. wJZ'Z
Bachelder, K. W...
Bachelder, B.C.. „

Bickford, J« .....

Brown, M......

Bortle, E ,„[

Bigelow Bros !

Cutcheon & Allen..*

Casey, Miss N ..

Cutler, J. M....,.;..
Chamberlain, H.. ..
Cheney, .C. E.«.....

Campbell, W

Conklin, O. K«

Chicken, J.....

Collar, I. K..

Crane, I......

Curtis, H. M ...

Cora well & Co

Case, P

Dodge, G.H..

Davis, P

Darling, A. R„.

Dimick, 8. H...

Brake, J. P. & Co..

Brake, S. C

Deubel Bros

Estabrook, J

Elaxander, E. P

Eliott, G. P.

Easterly, W. H

Eckrich, M...

Follett, Mrs. E. N.,

Finney, J. D....

Greene, B. B..

Gregory, Mrs. M. A

Gillet, J. C

Gridley, S. T..

Graves, A. R

Galligon, E...........

Guild, A

Griffen, D. C.«......

Hawkins, A. & W.

Holcomb, M. A

Hall 4& Goodrich...,

Harper, W. C«

Hendrick,P....

Hammond, J. S

Holmes, J. R

Haviland, A.....

Hines, J.,...

Haven, J. G.....

Hodgkin, J. H

Hirth, G

Joslin, C. &F..

Johnson, P. T..

Jarvis, G. W.«

King,C

Kitchen, J

Kelley,C. J.....

Knickerbocker, O...
Ktnne, A. F. ...

Ypsilanti

RB3SII>BllSrCK.

Section 2«

Congress Street...

Cross Street.

River Street

50 Forest Avenue.

Cross Street. «

Adams Street

PearlStreet

Office Arcade BPk
Cross Street

ssniiOHOE^&iBr.

Site of

UftUt

" 34

*' 34..

Washington St..
Mich. & Huron.
Huron Street ,

1850
1854
1842
1853

1846
1859
1866
1848

Washington St....

Township.^

Section 7«..

*> 80......

" 19«

Catherine&Huron
Congress Street...
Huron & Congress

Huron Street

Oor. Ellis & Adams

Cross Street

Section 28

Ellis Street

Oak Street.

Forest Avenue..

Section 29

Congress Street..

Forest Avenue.. . . ,
Congress & Wash,
Section 6 ,

" 80«

" 28

Suburbs ,

Hamilton Street..
Congress Street.,..

Congress & Wash.

Summit Street

Wash^n & Pearl.
Forest Av.& Sum.
Congr^s Street....

S^tion 83

Mile near River.,

Congress Street. ..
Huron Street......

Congress Street'..

Cross Street .,

Section 7..«,.,

Pearl & Adams..

Adams Street

Section 28

Lincoln Street

Cross Street

1853
1836
1851
1872
1853

1854
1866

1842
1854
1846
1838
1841
1856
1839
1827
1849
1836
1834
1884
1866
1846
1864
1853

I England...

In. Y I

iMich ^

j England.,..
I Vermont...

jPenn

N. T«

Ireland

N. Y

Vermont ...

BiscBinioi or imsm.

Farmer.

Mich
N.Y.

Mich..

N. Y

Vermont .

N. Y

Scotland...

Conn

England..
K. Y

1837
1864
1851

1866
1834
1846
1840
1837
1853
1848
1885
1868
1865
1831
1868
1836
1837
1839
1857
1872
1840
1836
1837

1832
1837
1841
1831
1841
1850

Vermont .
Mich

N. Y...

Mass....,
N. Y....

Mich.,

N.H..

N. Y..

Germany..

N. Y

Vermont .
N. Y

Mich.,

N. y!

Mich..
N. Y..

Penn.

N. Y.,
Mich.

Ireland..

N.Y

Mich

N.Y.

Mich!

N.J

Mich......

N.^Y

Vermont.

Carriage Dealer.
Banker.
Photographers.
Physician and Surgeon.
j Attorney,
i Monument and Tombstone Dealer.

J " ^l It

i Hardware Merchant.

I Saloon Keeper.

I Restaurant and Billiard Parlor.

I Dealers in Groceries, Crockery, Glass, and

Attorneys-at-law. [Provisions.

Hair Work.

Hotel Landlord.

Marble Cutter.

Patent Rights.

Cashier Y. & F. & W. Trade Association.

Farmer.

Carriage Manufacturer.

Bankers.

Dealer in Produce.

Jewelry Dealer.

M. D. and Farmer.

Farmer.

Pharmacist.

Cigar and Tobacco Dealers.

Deputy Sheriff and Constable.

Proprietors Huron Farming Mills.

Principal Normal School.

Brick and Tile Manufacturer.

Farmer.

Grocery Dealer.

Beer Hall Proprietor,

Clothier and Hatter.
Dress and Mantle Maker.
Farmer.

Agent for Dr. Chase.

Cigar Manufacturer and Tobacconist.

Produce Dealer.

Hotel Landlords.

Dress Making.

Ypsilanti Medical Institute.

Landlord.

Small Fruit Raiser.

Carpenter.

Farmer.

u

Horticulturist.

Glass, Crockery, Wooden Ware, Groceries,

Harness Maker. [Flour, etc.

Baker and Confectioner.

Insurance Agents.

Clairvoyant Physician.

Farmer,

Grocer.

Dry Goods Merchant and Clothier.

Farmer.

Cooper.

Physician and Surgeon.

lAll.

RBISIi:>EN'CB3.

Lodeman, A j

Lafiin, E |

Morris, J

Martin, H. D

Murray, P. B........

Mukler,E

McCormick, A. W.
McCullough, J. J...

McCullough, W

Mead, A

Miller, B. S

Moore, M. G

Mallion, J

Mc Andrews & Co...

Neal, G. H. T

Norris,R. B

Nowland, R. M...,.,

Norton, J

Newell, C

Owen, T. C

Olmstead, F. G

Osborn, G. W........

Pattison, C. R

Pierce, Mrs. M

Pattison, W.

Putnam, D

Pester, O

Pease, F. H

Rogers, Miss M. A.
Remington, Miss E.

Rice, R

Rogers, L

Rowley, S. G. & Co.

Richards, C

Samson, C. E

Stevens, A. R

Shreves, Mrs. N

Stewart, W. A

Starkweather^ J

Saxton, J. E

Saulsbury, S. N

Steiner, M

Stell, W. N

Snyder, W

Shipman, D. W

Sherwood Bros

Thompson, O. E

Thorn, L. E. C

Thompson, W

Van Gleve, Miss

Van Cleve, I. W...

Van Tuyl, H

Wanzer, J. T

Williams, J

Wise, D. A

Woodruff, C

Williams, M. E

Whiteman & Joslin
Worden, J. S., Jr...

Worden, A

Worden, C. P

Warner, M

Woodruff, G. P

Willson, J. A

Willson, W

Wiard, G. D

Weeks & Lawrence.

Wallace, J. B

Yost, C. 1»

j Ypsilanti

SlTfTOKOKSTEUOf.

Brewer Street-

Grove Street

Huron "

Cross "

River "

Oak *t

Congress Street. ,

Section 7

'' 18

" 34

Gross Street.......

Congress Street. .
River Street.

Section 19

Adams Street..

Forest Avenue...

Section 18

Cross Street

Cross & Huron. ,
Congress Street.,

i Forest Avenue

{Section 33

'Washington St....
; Congress Street. ...

1 Huron Street

ISection 7....,

I ** 18

Congress Street. ...

I River Street

1 Hamilton Street...

i Ellis Street

iHuron '*

Mill "

• Section 5

! *' 4

I " 34

I Cor. Oak Street...
I Congress " ...

I Forest Avenue

Saginaw Street....
Congress & Huron

Cross Street

Section 29

" 35

Congress Street ...
Hamilton " ...
Congress *' ...
Hamilton *' ...

PearlStreet

Huron *'

Babbitt"

Huron "

Congress Street....

Congress & River.
S'th Rerider Cem.

Section 29

» 29

North Street

Congress Street.
Cor.Cross & Adams
Huron Street. ...

Settle-

1872
1872
1869
1828
1872
1871
1840
1859
1859
1853
1837
1856
1887
1839
1848
1827
1840
1842
1840
1872
1854
1838
1845
1859

1869
1858
1856
1859
1826
1832
1831
1855

1871
1870
1869
1841
1869
1865
1861
1839
1867
1860
1853
1838
1835
1852
1837
1838
1857
1863
1865
1844
1835
1871
1837
1829
1827
1827
1849
1837
1868
1825
1837
1847
1834
1856

HATmn.

Germany,
Vermont.
Ireland... .

Mich

Ireland .. .
Mich

u

N. yI'i;

Mich

N.Y

(I

Penn

N.Y

Mich

N. Y.......

Mich

a
a

N. Y."!!;;

It

u

u

Mich'.;!!.*!!

N.Y

N.H

England..

Ohio

N.Y

Mich.'.!!!!!

N. Y

Ireland....

Mich

Conn

Mich

Canada... .
N.Y

((

It

Germany .

Mich

N. J

N.Y.......

u

Mich!!!!!!!

N. Y

England..

Mich.

N. J

N. Y

Ohio

Ireland...,
Penn........

N. Y

Canada. ..

N.Y

Mich

N.Y

It
ti
tt
tt

England. ,
Mich

N. y!!!!!!!

OlSGBIFFIOS # BQSQOBS.

I.

Professor in Normal School.
Farmer.

Merchant Tailor.
Machinist.
Catholic Priest.
Conductor.

Carpenter and Joiner.
Foundry.
tt

Farmer.

Carpenter.
Furniture Dealers.
Grocery and Variety Store.
Widow.
Farmer.
Tobacconist.
City Marshal.
Mill Proprietor.
Farmer.
Retired.
Editor.
Milliner.
Physician.

Professor in Normal School.
Farmer.

Teacher in State Normal School.
Milliner,
press Maker.
Farmer.
tt

Butter and Egg Dealers.

Farmers' Store.

Musical Merchant and Sewing Machines.

Merchant Tailor.

Milliner.

Blacksmith.

Parmer.

Saloon Proprietor.
Confectioner.
Mayor.
Druggist.

Dealers in Boots and Shoes.
Paints, Oils, Wagons, Carriages, and Agri-
Farmer, [cultural Implements.

Paper Miller.

Drugs and Medicines,

Produce and Sewing Machines.

Tailor.

Flour, Feed, and Produce Dealer.

Printer and Publisher.

Hair Work.

Attorneys.

Manufacturer.

Justice of the Peace.
Farmer.
it

Retired.

Ypsilanti Cider Works.

Grocers.

Auctioneer and Harness Maker.

Xiiasn. xoiirirs»xiP.

tUOL

RB3SrDE3N^OE.

Settle-
ment

uimfT.

Fost-OffiM Address, j BSSCBIPTIOH 0? BUSIKISS.

NAME.

R]EGSir>EX3SrOE}.

Date of
Settie-
ment.

HATIVITX.

DKmm&v OF Bosmss.

fO VX8BI7 Q& (SfT.

siGfioio&sTaiir.

TOWBSIIPORCIfY.

SlCnO«ORSTRIET.

Allen, J....

Lima.

Section 27......

'^ 24

** 24

«f 22

** 1

" 18

** 13......

" 27

" 16

*^ 25

" 3

" 21

" 9

*^ 22

" 35

1864
1825
1865
1867
1837
1846
1846
1861
1837
1853
1849
1868
1834
1854
1847
1846
1867
1856
1835
1844
1852

Canada..

Lima^^t. ...-..*.

Farmer.

Lewick,J. D JLi

Lewick, J. ...... ,.,<.. *

ma

Section 25

" 35

" 22

*' 83

" 28.

'* 20

'* 11

** 25

"' 8

'' 24

'* 14

'' 1

" 36

'' 34......

'' 23

" 23

" 9

9

" 19

" 34

1838
1837
1835
1835
1848
1851
1837
1826
1832
1833
1846
1871
1868
1846
1836
1836
1837
1837
1851
1856

Michi&ran

Dexter

Ann Arbor...
Lima......... .

Farmer.

Clements, C...

New York.....

Dexter

ti

ti

tt

tt

ii

ti

it

tt

11

((
Blacksmith.
Parmer.

ti

((

((

tt

ti

m
it

a

Grafting.

((

Covert^ T

((

Lima......

Lewick- G ...

tt

Cooley, J. E .....

ti

Chelsea

Dexter

McLaren. J

ti

ti ,

Dancer, A......

IVTlohlorftTi

Mitchell, G. H

McMillan G.

it

u ^

Dixon, D. D

n

it

New York

Chelsea

Dexter

it

Easton,

New York

tt

Nordman, E. A

Parker R

Pennsylvania

New York

Freer, L

it

Chelsea

tt

Dexter....

Freer, A..

tt

Pierce, N ^..

Parker, S

t *

it

Chelsea

Dexter

u

Fritz. C.....«.

Germany..,..,,.,.,.

it

a

Gftrdiner. E J

Michifi^an . . .-.

((

Pae-e. G C

Michigan....

Guerin. O. B..

New York

Lima

Stoddard, E

New York

(i

Goodwin. R.... ....•••

Ensfland.

Chelsea

Lima...

Smith, H. C ..";...

Germany...!

^.

Grftu, J. ••..••••••»•••*

Germany..... ,.„...

Schmid, J. A

Whitaker, L M

Whitaker, B. C

Westfall, E

(t

Linia Centre.
Lima....

" [bred Stock.

Qrckss. J. J............

Michigan

Ann Arbor...

Freedom

Dexter

New York

* * breeder thorough-

tt

it

u

Heininfirer. D*. .....••

" 4

" 82

** 84

" 36

" 26

Switzerland

Germanv.....

New Jersey

New York

Chelsea

it

u

u ,

T/)Ae .T . o. .......

Chelsea

Lima...........

Westfall. W

" [bi^stock.

K:eves. E H. .........

New York

Wood, W.I

Michigan

" dlr. in^orough-

TTirr^liftr- 'M'

Michigan.

Ann Arbor...

Wedensrer. F

Germany ^

Laubengayer, C. F.

Germany

lAin.

z.irirz)o»r Towsrsfiiip.

Bott, B.H

Bell, MS........

Barton, H. 8....

Clark, O

Clark, S. N

Colgrove, W. J.
Collins, C.E....
Collins, J. H....

REJSII>BI3SrCB3.

fOVSEXP OR GJfJj SKflGI 0& SmST.

Lyndon.......

Section

6

1830

it

It

80

1873

.,

1849

<t

84

1836

((

21

1836

it

17

1868

((

it

4

1887

((

4

1830

Bfttee!
SeiUe-
meat.

lAfmn.

England

New York....

Michigan ,

New York.,.,,

it

Pennsylvania

Michigan

New York.....

Post-Qiee Address.

Chelsea...

Waterloo,

it

Chelsea...,
it

ti
Unadilla.,

])iSGRipn(m or busihiss.

Farmer.

HAME

rb:six)e:i!9"cb3.

TOWKSHIP OR CITT SICTIOI OR STRBIT.

Durlah,0 Lyndon.

Gorton, H

Hewlett, J. W....

Howlett, F. H

Skidmore, E

Sadler, C

Wessels,W. E....
Yocum, J. K

Section 4

1870

" 19

1866

*^ 30

1850

'' 20

184§

" 17

1838

♦* 13

1873

" 18

1839

" 30

1886

Date of
Settte-

lATlWTT.

Germany

Michigan

England

Michigan

New York

Michigan

New York....,
Pennsylvania

Post-(ffiee Address.

Unadilla..
Waterloo.

tt

a

Chelsea....

ti

Waterloo.

r

DKOSiFTioi 0? nmsMsa.

Farmer.

and surveyor.

•V"

122

scxo TO'mrit8sii]p.

lim.

Arnold, H..

Aprill, J

Allendinger, G. D,

Andress, J

Allendinger, H

Andress, W

April. J

Boat, O. A

Beck, G

Beck, J. F

Bissinger, J

Beck, J

Baird, M. y...

Boston, W

Bycraft,E

Case, A. Y

Bunlavv, "F

Fiske, F

Foster, W. O .'.'.*!

Filmore, C. T

Goodale, Mrs. K. C

Goodale, F. W

Holmes, T

Henly, J

Hughes, J

Helmuth, C

Johnson, S. G

Jedele, J

Knight,Mss.H.&E.

Klein, C

Krause, H ;.„.

Lyon, A. S

Lyon, V

Laubengayer, D

Marsh, H

McGinnes, P

Magle, A

Moore, E....,

Morris, J

Mead, J

Mead, W

urmn.

New York..
Germany....

Po6t-Mo8iddr«8s.

DlSCRimOI OF BUSIHISS.

Ann Arbor... j Farmer.

I Michigan ,

Germany | **

Michigan..... i '«

j Massachusetts jScio ..„,

^Michigan (Ann Arbor..,

New York IDexter.

England

New York.

Ann Arbor.,
Dexter

New Hampshire...! ''

New York j Ann Arbor..

ti I 4{

Pennsylvania i Delhi Mills..

Michigan | <«

New York IDexter

Delhi Mills,

Ireland

Germany ,

Upper Canada

Germany

Michigan

Canada

Michigan..

Scio.

Ann Arbor..

Scio

Ann Arbor..

I Miller.
I Farmer.

Drayman.

Farmer & brick maker.

Carpenter and joiner.

Miller.

Farmer.

Flour and plaster mill

Farmer.

Dexter.........

Ann Arbor..

Dexter...

Germany

England

New York....

Michigan I Ann Arbor... ! "

Ann Arbor...
Dexter.

XiXS.

Miller, L

McCall, H. & D,

Noll, J

Osborne, J

Osborne, H

Oberschmidt, E. H

Peters, G. A ,

Peach, jr.... ,

Phelps, A. E

Polhemus, I. S

Pacey, J.S

Popkins, R ,

Richmond, H.

Rosier, H

Rauser, F

Richardson, T.

Sloan, H

Smith, J. L
Sullivan, J. L.

Stollsteimer, G

Stein, J. M

Snow, W. G.
Schairer, J
Stolsteimer, F
Schneider, C,
Seybold, G
Treadwell, E
Tubbs, S. O
Tubbs, W. W.
Tremper, J
Tremper, A
Tuomy, J. R
Tuomy, C. L
Weimer, M.
Wing, J. W
Wagner, J. M
Waite, C. C...
Wygant, F...,
Warner, J......

Zahn, C

Zeeb, V

HATITITT.

Michigan

j Pennsylvania.

Germany ,

New York ,

Post<Ofie6 Address. 1 DSSCRfPTIOM OF 6I7SIIISSS.

Germany

New York...

England

Michigan

England

Wales

Michigan

Vermont

Germany

England

Ireland

England

Ireland

Germany ,

Michigan.... i "

New York ! "

Germany... IDexter

Michigan JAnn Arbor.

Germany..,..,...../! *'

Ann Arbor.
Delhi Mills.
Ann Arbor.

Scio

Dexter,...

..jFarmer.

..I Wooden Manufactur's.

.. I Farmer.

.jFarmer and miller.

.! Miller.

.jFarmer.

J " and postmaster.

. ; " and stock dlr.

Ann Arbor..

Dexter

Ann Arbor..
Delhi Mills..

Dexter

Ann Arbor..

Dexter

Ann Arbor..,

{ " and miller.

I "

I Saloon keeper.

I Farmer.

New York.

Michigan...

Ireland

Michigan...,
Germany...,
New York.
Germany....
New York.,

Germany...,

Delhi Mills..
ti

A«n Arbor..,

Dexter......,.,

Ann Arbor..,

and stock raiser.

& 8aloon k^per.

Mason,
Farmer.

liH.

Allyn, J

Burkett, T

Boyder, G. L

Gallagher, A

Glenn, W. H

Glenn, C

Glenn, Mrs. J. E
Glenn, R. ,

RE;sii>E3asro:E.

TOWKSHIP OR CITY.

Dexter..

SICflON OR STRIIf .

Section 31 ,

** 12

" 24

18.
17..

Batoof

UflYVn.

1839 jNew York

1853 'England

1837 Massachusetts..
1856 (Ireland...........

1838 Michigan

1883 New York

1864 Ohio.

1833 , New York

mmmwmm. iroirirsa:*!

Fost-Offiee Address.

Chelsea......

Base Lake. ,
Dexter

BKCRIPTIOH Of BUSIHISS.

Farmer & cattle raiser.
*^ and miller.

'* [italist

Retired farmer and cap-
Farmer.

HAMS.

Howell, N

Jones, W. A...

Reid, J

Smith, R

Taylor, S

Warner, H

Walker, G

Wood, Mrs. L.

rksii>eiiq-oe:.

TO¥HSHIP OR CITY.

Dexter .

sscnoH OR smsst.

Section 28.
'' 32.,
«* 13.,
" 86.,

29.,
14.,

Date of

S6ttl«-

1837
1833
1847
1832
1852
1826
1835
1847

HAHTITT.

New Jersey...
New York....

Ireland

England ,

a

Connecticut..
Massachusetts
New York....,

JNt-Cfflee Addbwss.

Dexter .

Base Lake. .
Dexter......

Base Lake..

Dexter

Base Lake. .
Dexter......

os^atiPTioi Of ivmm.

Farmer.

[raiser.

& Durham cattle
** & wheelwright.

" [raiser.

•* & Durham cattle
Retired firmer.
Farmer.

lAXl.

Renter, C........ ......

Bachman, G. W

Conklin, C. T

Boynton, G. W

Congden, J, M

Oummings, F. D....

Davis, C. M

Calkins, W. H

Foster, M......„......

Geddes, J.... ....

Happe, W.............

Harlow, J. L

Mensing, F

McAllister, W, M„

Martin, J. M

Notton,E.....

R.B}SII>E;isrCE.

sirx.'ir.^nr ^oirirsBci

TO VKsiip OR ciTi, I mmm oi mMss,

Sylvan..,

SeMon 19.,
Chelsea......

Section 29.,

" 36..

" 13..

13

17

19.,

Bate of
Settle-
meat.

1863
1870
1831
1844
1834
1838
1835
1845
1847
1864
1866
1832
1856
1870
1839
1847

NATIVITY.

Germany....
New York..
Michigan...,

Connecticut. .
New York...

Michigan

Connecticut..,
Germany...,,,
New York...,
Germany......

New York....

Germany

New York...,

Michigan

Germany

Post-O£oe Address.

Sylvan...
Chelsea.,
Sylvan...
Chelsea..

B^GRimOK Of BUSIKl^

Sylvan.

Chelsea

Sylvan

Chelsea........

Franciscov'le
Chelsea

Sylvan-

Farmer, [thresher

Carpent'r, join'r, steam
Farmer.

" and stock dealer
" and machinist.

Retired farmer.

Farmer.

Carriage maker.

Farmer.

Painter and grainer.

Attorney-at-law.

Farmer.

KAm.

Newton, E. P

McKune, T

Pierce, H

Riggs, Jas

Runciman, J. H..
Runciman, G. A..
Runciman, J. F..

Reed, A

Reed, W. R

Sumner, W. B....

Spencer, E

Taylor, I

Warner, W. D....
Winnegar, W. S.
Wines, C.H

IiE:SIX)3E3S-OBi.

TOWBSIPORCITY.

Sylvan.

simosoRSTaisT.

Section 1,

Chelsea

Section 13.
" 29.,

4

4

4

86

36,.,.,,

35.....

1

22

24..

Bate of
Settle-
moA.

1843

1832
1837
1846
1861
1854
1848
1848
1848
1830
1861
1837
1873
1834

HATnm.

New Hampshire.

Ireland

New York

Michigan

New York..

Michigan. «.
New York. .

England ,

Termont«...
Michigan«..,
Vermont..,,,

Post-Mee Address. diSimimOX m BMIKS.

Chelsea..

Sylvan

Chelsea....,

Farmer.

Proprietor

Fanner.

rHou«e,'»
< McKune

Lumber dealer.
Warner,

JS^Wi Wi

lAn.

Allen, J. C... ,

Billie, R.....

Burkhart, C ....,

Blaess, A,,..,

Braun,!?. B

Braan, C ,

Baessler, J. ]p ,

Bird,0

Braaie,W.. ...........

Barr,L...

Brown, W. F

Busemhark, H.

Bender, J.,,..*...

Cook, A .«,i......

Cowan, M........

DeFrost, T. J

Foster, L...

Foster, L N. S

Oeddes, J ...

Hagen, J...,.

Haa»,D :..

Hicks, H. N

Hill, G. D

Mast, G 4.

Maser, J. G..

RESXX)a33ITCEI.

T0"W5SHff OR C

Ann Arbor..

SSmOH OK STRUT.

m*

Section 9..

9..

3.,
11..
22.,
22..
18.,
17.,
34..
34„

6„

4..
11,.
11..
12..
25..
23..
28,.
36..
16.,
15...
26...

IbZ

28...

msoR 7oirirs»i]p.

Bute of
Setti«-
atent.

1824
1849
1845
1869
1840
1860
1836
1826
1843
1826
1837
1831
1831
1860
1832
1862
1836
1836
1826
1844
1857
1826
1842
1847
1836

HATIYITY.

Virginia

England

Germany

Michigan.,.

Post-Offioe Address.

Ann Arbor...

Germany

New York

Connecticut....,
Massachusetts..

Ens:land

New York

Pennsylvania..

Germany

New York

Michigan...

New York

*'
Pennsylvania..

Germany ,

(I

New York

Wales

Germany

BSSG&imOH OF BUSIHl^

Farmer.

and mason.

Bookkeeper.
Retired farmer.
Farmer.
Retired farmer.
Farmer.

HAKI.

I Mead, J. C

; Mead, A. C ,

Millard, W. A....

Miller, A....,

Mowerson, D

Ohara, D.,.

Osgood, C. M

Pray, N. H

Roach, J

Rice, W..

Rash, J. G

Smith, J

Sperry, J. H......

Sutherland, N

Stabler, J. F

Schlee, A

Treadwell, C.

Taylor, W, H.....

Vance, P. D

White,H. K......

Widen mann, F...
Widemann, G..,.,

White, N.T

Zeeb, J....

TOWHSHIPOECITY,

Ann Arbor...

REisir>3a:i^CMi.

Section 6&7

" 4...

" 21...

mmoiROKmam,

14.....

3

6.....
16

9

24

4&6
82......

81

18

25

21.

9

IB......

27......

10

10......

26&27
10

B&tdel
Sftttks
mmi.

1828
1868
1845
1866
1835
1834
1868
1825
1862
1838
1827
1888
1836
1840
1864
1866
1864
1832
1834
1824
1849
1867
1837
1861

lATmrr.

New York.,

Germany

New York......

Ireland..,.,...,,
New York......

Rhode Island,.
New York......

Michigan.,

Germany............

New York..........

New Jersey

New York

Germany.,...,.....,

u

Michigan.,.,...

Germany.,... .,

B9^-<»iMAiaf«n.

Ann Arbor...

mmmffx of tirnxm.

Farmer.

Ypsilanti...,
Ann Arbor.,

u

(I

^''

MkMM JkRSOM G1I.W

128

>.

MAXI.

nr'p OE 0ifr. sicfioi or strmr.

RESII>E3SrCE.

AllmeBdinger,D.F.

Allaby, Wm

Andette, J

Avery, J. F

Bach & Abel

Behr, Louisa..

Birk, A

"■ Burnett^ A....

Backus, C

Boyd, Jas....

Bishop, O.F

Bennett, H. B

Bross, J. F

Barkhardt, C...

Binder, J. U

Binder, Chas

Blaess, A., ».

Brennan, P

Bodwell, A. M

Burkhardt, J. C

Binder, H.....

Bliss, C

Brown, B.,.. ..........

Beal,K. A.....

Beaban, R

Beakes, H. J

Bucboz, L. B...

Blum, J....

Cbeever, K. W

Cramer, D............

Cole, N. B.. ........ ..

•Clancy, J -

Chapin, C. B -.

Covert, N. B..-

Clark, W. A.........

Conrad, B. J.

Clark, arw. ..,

Cooley, T. M..

Campbell & Eber
hardt...... ...... —

Cummins, O. H....

Cook,W.H..

Collins, B. O

Diebl, W......

Douglas, li. H

Deubel, W..

Drake, K. H

Douglas, S.H

Dean, H. S..

Eberbach, C

Eisele, A

Eisenbardt, E

Eiting, Jno.

Efner, G. W

Frey, G

Frey, J. &F

Feiner, G

Foster, J. J

Finley, D. M.«

Frazer, R. B.........

Faircbild, S ....,

Fleming, M

Fritz, li.

Frost, J. B

Fantle, Chas

Gott, J. N....

Gruner, L

Gilmore, L. B-

Gidley, E. B..

Gilbert, G. A

Gwinner, G. F

Gwinner, A

Gall, J. G............

George, C.

Goetz, J.....

Grinnel, I. L

Gerstner, L.....

Graf,E

Grassman, J. G....

Hill, N. P....

Henning, D.....

Henderson, J

Hayt, J

Hoflstetter, J. G...

Hauser, G. F

Herz, W

Hale, M

Harriman, W. D.

Huss, G

Holmes, A. H

Holmes, S. T.......

Haller, J

Heinricb, J. D

Hangsterfer, J& Son
Hoffetetter,J.&Bro.

Hunter, J

Hawk,W. W

Heinzmann,J.&Son

Hunt, J. W

Innis, J

Johnson, B. J

Jackson, W. H

Jedele & Schlede..
Jacobs, Jos. T......

iCifer, N.J....

Knowlton.E. J....

King, CM.

Kellogg, D

Krause, H

Keedel, H

Kinne,B.D.. ....,.,

Kellogg, D. B

King, Z. P..

AnnArbr

Scio

Ann Arbr

Bate of
Settlft-

B)0&i

Cor W & F. Sts.

Mam Street

Section 25

Huron Street

26 Main Street

West Liberty St..
Cor. M. & M. Sts.
Cor. M. & C. Sts,.
S. University Av.

Main Street

Washington St....
S. Division Street.
S. Main Street.....

Section 3..

West Fourth St...
West Liberty St..

Salem Street

Fourth Street

K. Fourth Street..
Spring Street..,
Cor, M. & Lib. St.
S. Fifth Street.

State Street

Cor.Wm. & Fifth.

State*8tTeet

Fifth Street

Detroit Street....

Fifth Street

Thomson Street
Cor. D. & W....
Washtenaw Av
Huron Street...

*W. Huron

Cor.W.& Fourth.
Elizabeth Street.
Fourth Street....
State Street

1851

1846

1871

1850

1835

1840

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1834

1836

1871

1863

1843

1849

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1862

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1847

1855

1839

1871

1838

1834

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1842

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1859

1863

1850

1833

iiTiYin.

Germany...
England....

Canada......

Vermont...
Germany...

K.Y.,

Scotland,...
Germany

N. Y

Germany

Ireland..

N.T

Mich

Germany...

N.T

England.

N. Y.«

Ireland

N. Y

France

Germany...
K. Y

BlSGaimOK OF BUSII^.

KiXS.

rrpoRCin. sicnoHO&miiT,

R. I.

1844 iN. Y..;....
1847 jEngland.

1870
1848
1859

England. ,
K. Y

N. Main Street.,..

Ann Street

Huron Street. ......

Thomson Street...

Detroit Street

Division Street....
Broadway Street-
Division Street....

Huron Street

Liberty Street.....

Grove Street

Cor. D. &C. Sts...
W. Fifth Street...
W. Third Street...

Fifth Street

Washington St....
Cor. First & Lib-
S. Fourth Street...

Huron Street

E. Liberty Street.

Miller Av

Ann Street

Main Street.

West Liberty St..

First Street

Liberty Street

Huron Street

Main Street

Liberty Street

Ingalls Street

Catherine Street. .

Cor. Fourth & W.

Detroit Street...

Washington St

Washington St....

Division Street...

Huron Street

Fountain Street..

W. Liberty St....

W. Liberty St....

Elizabeth Street.

Cor. Div. & Lib...

Fourth Street

Liberty Street

Washington St....

Liberty Street

Washington St....

Main Street

Cor. T. &W

Liberty Street

Huron Street

Fountain Street...

Huron Street.......

Fourth Street

Cor. M. & W. Sts.

S. Main Street

State Street

Huron Street

S. Main Street

S. Main Street

Huron Street

Cor. W.& Div. Sts

N. State Street....

Washington St....

16 8. Main Street.

Main Street

N. State Street

N. Liberty Street.

Bowery Street.^...

S. Liberty Street..

Maiden Lane

S. Fifth Street.....

Brown Street

Fourth Street

I Mich.,
IN. J..

Germany...

N. Y

D. C

N. Y

Germany.,

N. Y

Germany
It

II

N. Y

Mich.

N. Y.

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1872

1871

1835 (Mich..

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1869

1868

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1867

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1842

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1834

1860

Melodeons and Instruments of all kinds.

Retired.

Brick Manufacturer.

Landlord.

Dealers in Dry Goods, Wool, and Seeds.

Retired. [Candles.

Water-Lime, Plaster, etc., and Soap and

Wagon and Patent Hay-Rack Maker.

Physician and Surgeon.

Merchant Tailor.

Saloon and Restaurant. [versity.^'

Secretary and Steward of *' Michigan Uni-

Carriage Manufacturer.

Parmer.

Meat Market.

Saloon and Restaurant.

Farmer and Sawyer.

Boot and Shoe Maker.

Manufacturer of School Furniture.

Harness Maker.

Orchestrion Hall Proprietor.

Jeweler.

Retired.

Proprietor of Courier,

Attorney-at-Law.
(I ii

Real Estate Dealer.

Mason Wotk Contractor.

Judge of Probate.

Attorney-at-Law.

Coal Dealer.

Dry Goods and Groceries.

Tin and Glassware.

Builder.

Central Market Proprietor.

Books and Stationery.

Board Stabling.

Judge of Supreme Court.

Retail Liquor Dealers.

Marble Works.

Harness Maker. [Co.

Supervising Agent Howe Sewing Machine

Hotel and Stabling.

Manufacturer and Builder.

Proprietor of " Sinclair Mills."

Restaurant.

Professor in " Michigan University."

Crockery and Glassware, and Postmaster.

Drugs and Medicines.

Marble Works.

Carpenter and Joiner.

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Germany...

Mich

Germany...

N. Y

Germany...
K. Y

MichV.'.'.*.'.!..
Germany...

N. Y

Germany

Mich

Ireland....
Kentucky
Germany.

Painter and Trimmer.

Saloon.

Brewers.

Boot and Shoe Maker.

Dealer in Boots and Shoes.

Drain Commissioner of Washtenaw County

Attorney-at-Law.

County Treasurer.

Sheriff.
Retired.

Manufacturer of Sash and Door Fasteners.
Dlr. Dry Goods, Millin'y, & Fancy Goods.
Attorn ey-at- Law.
Boot and Shoe Dealer.
Book Store.
Drugs and Medicines.
Merchant Tailor.
Fresh and Salt Meats of all kinds.
Saloon and Restaurant,
Meat Market.
Physician and Surgeon.
Eating Hall at Depot. [Machines.

Dealer in Singer Machine Co 's Sewing
Bakery Proprietor.
Masonry Contractor.
Coverlid Maker and Weaver
Carriage and Wagon Maker.
Dealer in Staves and Apples.
Blacksmith.
Saloon.
Grocer,
.^tired.
House, Sign, Ornam'tal, and Fresco Painter.
Ohio..l jphysician at " Mineral Springs House.'*

Vermont.,
Germany.
Mich

Germany.

England....

Ohio

Germany...

N. Y

Mich

N. Y

N. S

Germany..

Ohio

Denmark..
N. Y...

Germany.

Mich

N. Y

Mich...

Attorney-at-Law.

Boot and Shoe Mer^ant.

Wood Dealer.

Picture-Frame Manufacturer.

Jeweler.

Boarding House and Saloon.

Confectionery.

Saloon and Grocery.

Retired Physician.

Proprietor of *' Cook's Hotel."

Tanners.

Hardware Merchant.

Commission House.

Dealer in Hats, Caps, and Furs.

Dentist.

Boot and Shoe Dealers. [ing Gk)ods.

Ready Made Clothing and Gent's Furnish-

Miller at "Ann Arbor Mills."

Proprietor of * ' Uni versal Baths. ' '

Manufacturer of and Dealer in Guns.

Bookkeeper.

Tanner and Dealer in Leather.

Baggage Master.

Attorney-at- Law.

Clairvoyant and Physician.

Attorney-at-Law.

Kapp, Jno..

Krapf, C

Kintner, C. J....
Knight, J. W....
Keck, J. & Co...

Kern, F

Kapp, C. F

Kapp, C ,

Leiter, C. A......

Lauben gayer, J

Lewitt, W

Lewis, C. A

Lovejoy, W. A.

Lutz, G. F

Lewis, W. H

Lewis, J. D

Lyon, L. M

Lewis, C

Lodholz, G

Maurer, J

Millen, D. S

Matthews, H

McLean, J

Moore, J

Muehlig, F

Morris, J, H. ........

Moore, E. W

Manley, C. H

Miller, J. G

Moore, S

Matthews, R ........

Moe, G

Martvn, F iw....

Millen, C. H. & Son.
Morgan, E. W......

Nichols, W. W

Nowland, J. S

Nebel, F

O'Reilly, M.J

O'Rourk, M

Osterle & Bauer

Otis, 8. T

Parker, Wm

Pond, E. B

Paul, H

Pease, G. J

Porter, C. B

Polhemus. J. A

Pistorius, F ,

Pomeroy, E. H

Pfistener. J

Roehm, Mrs. B

Reule, A

Robison & Baxter..
Revenaugh, S B...

Randall, F. A

Rogers, M..

Rayer, W....

Rettich, F

Robison, J. J

Risdon, L. C

Rogers, H. W

Raurehenberger, J.

Schaffer, E. G

Sessions, J. Q. A....

Seaman, E. C

Schuh, J. F

Schmid, F

Schumacher, J. &Co.

Spoor, C

Smith, W. B

Sumner, J. E.

Sorg, F

Schmidt, A. R

Schuyler, R

Schneider, J

Sage, O. W. & Co-
Schneider, C

Steven^ W. N

Struve, G.

Starr, O. F

Schumacher, C

Schaibb, G

Seyler, A D

Sheffer, W. M

Spafford, L

Smith, R. S;

Teufel, A

Tenbrook, A

Thompson, T. E....

Tremain, W

Terry, A. A

Thatcher, E

Volland, J

Webst#r, S. M

Wines, W. W

Widenmann, A

Wagner, W

Watts, J. C. & Bro.

Wheeler, G. S

Wildt, E. G.....

Weinmann, M.

Werner, H. Z

Walker, C. G

Wagner, F. & Bro.

Wasch, H..

Wood, D. S

Wagner, J., Jr

Watz, J

Weidelich, G. A....

Weil, Aaron

Zachmann, X.....*...

Datefil
Ssttla-
msat

Ann Arbr Main Street .,

Jefferson Street....
N. Ingalls Street.,
William Street....

Main Street.

W. Fourth Street,
Pontiac Street......

W. Twenty-fifth.,

Huron Street

S. Main Street.....

Huron Street

Ann Street

Pontiac Street......

Main Street

Huron Street.

Huron Street

Huron Street

Detroit Street......

Broadway Street..
Detroit Street.
State Street....

Huron Street. .
Main Street....

Cor. W. & D. Sts.

Main Street

Huron Street

Mill Street

Broadway Street..

Block 4

Broadway Street-
Second Street

Ann Street ^.

Bowery Street......

Cor. Wash. & Hill
Fifth and Huron,,

Liberty Street

Huron Street

N, Main Street....

Depot Street

Main Street

State Street

W. Huron

Main Street

State Street

Spring Street......

Washington St....

Washtenaw St

Fourth Street

S. Main Street.....
Cor. Fourth & F.

Liberty Street

Washington St....
Washington St....
Cor. H, & S. Sts...

Main Street.

Spring Street

Detroit Street

Huron Street

Washington St....
Washington St....

Huron Street

Huron Street

West Liberty St .
West Liberty St.

Spring Street

Huron Street

Washington St. ..

Fifth Street

S. Main St

Fifth Street

Huron Street

State Street

Packard Street....
Division Street....
Broadway Street..
Washington St....

Main Street

Liberty Street .....

Huron Street.

Washington St

Main Street..

Liberty Street

W. Second Street.

Main Street

Twenty-eighth St.
Fifth Street

lAnnn.

Gre'nOak
Ann Arbr

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1837

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1843

1834

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1864

1849

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1860

1847

1862

Mich

Germany...
Indiana

K. y

Germany...

Ohio

Mich

England...,

N. y

Mich

Canada

Penn........

N. y

Germany.

Conn

England...

Canada

Mass

Mich

Vermont ..

Penn

Mich

sBSG&iFnos (» mrnm.

N. y

England....

Mich.. ,

England...,
Conn

N. y

Mich

Germany.,
Ireland «...

Germany.,

K. y

Ireland...,

N.y...

Mich *

N. Y

N.J

Germany..

Germany..,

N.y

Ohio..

Mass

N.y.

Germany.
Germany.

N. y

Germany...
Mich

N. y.....

Germany...

Mich

Mich

N.y

Ohio

Germany...

Mich..

N. J

Germany...

Mich

Germany...

N.y

Germany...

N.y

Germany...

Main Street.

Washtenaw St....
Maynard Street..
Lawrence Street.
Division Street...

State Street

Huron Street

State Street

Main Street

[Packard Street...
Washington St. .
Lib. & Main Sts

Court House «

Main Street

Washington St....

First Street

Second Street

Second Street

Liberty Street

S. Main Street.....
Washington St....
W. Second Street
Washington St. ...
Washington St....
Detroit Street

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1844
1848
1870
1839
1872
1887
1856
1837
1851
1838
1836
1831
1831
1867
1870
1866
1849
1854
1834
1841
1852
1864
1849
1861

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Germany
Mich......

N.y..

Mich..

N.y..

Vermont ..
Germany..

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Conn

Germany..

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Germany

Canada

Germany.,

Mich

Germany.
Conn....!..

Mich

Germany.

Physician and Surgeon.

Supervisor of Ist and 2d Wards.

Assistant in Detroit Ol^ervatory.

Cashier of First National Bank.

Undertakers and dealers in Furniture.

Brewery.

Teamster.

Tailor.

Druggist

Meat Market.

Physician and Surgeon.

Boot and Shoe Merchant.

Tobacconist.

Bell Hanger, etc.

Prof)rietor of " Leonard House.*'

Engineer.

Retired Farmer.

Saloon Keeper. '

Baker and Saloon Keeper.

Boot and Shoe Maker. [Washlng^Boaps.

Manufacturer of Fulling- ScouMng- and

Meat Market. *

Carriage Manufacturer.

Books and Stationery. *,

Undertaker and Furniture Dealer,

Attorney-at-Law.

Manufacturer of Agricultural Implements.

Accountant and Justice of Peace. %

Doors, Sash, and Blinds.

Cooper. sf

Butcher.

Grocer.

Mason. %

Dry Goods Merchants.

Attorney-at-Law.

Dentist.

Retired Farmer.

Saloon.

Saloon and Restaurant.

Merchant Tailor.

Confectioners.

Retired.

Farmer and Currier.

Publisher of Arffus,

Capitalist

Hardware Merchant,

Dentist,

Livery Man.

Attorney-at-Law.

Physician and Surgeon,

Tinware and Stoves. [B^*«icy Goods*

Manufacturer of Hoop Skirts, and Dealer in

Tailor.

Liverymen and Hacks.

Photographer. »

Carriage Painting.

Agricultural Implements.

Meat Market.

Orchestrion Hall Proprietor.

Farmer and ex-County Clerk and Treoiurer. ^

Hardware Merchant.

Retired.

Cabinet Maker.

Register of Deedi^* [olds & Sessions, Ann Ar.

Att'y-at-Law, II B. Huron St, of MeBeyn-

Retired.

Hardware Merchant.

Dry Goods Merchant.

Hardware Merchants, [Trunks, & Hftmess.

Manufacturer of and l)ealep in Saddles,

Physician and Surgeon.

Dealer in Hats, Caps, and Furnishing Goodd.

Painter and Dealer in Paints,

Dealer in Wagons and Carriages,

Freight Agent of M. 0. R. R.

Blacksmith.

Dealers in Organs, Pianos, ete. #

Painter.

County Clerk. ,

Gunsmith and Bell Hanger.

Carpenter and Joiner.

Blacksmith.

Saloon.

Boot and Shoe Dealer.

Farmer.

Wholesale Cooperage.

Capitalist. [Bridles, Whips, etc.

Manufacturer of and Dealer in Addles,

Librarian of " Michigan University."

Pro^etor of Hack Line.

Groceries and Provisicfts.

Dealer in Hats, .Caps, and Furs.

Attorney-at-Law.

Dealer in Harness, Trunks, Saddle, etc.

Banker.

Dry Goods Merchant.

Hardware Merchant.

merchant Tailor.

Jewelers.

County Superintendent..

Retired.

Meat Market.

Carriage and Wagon Maker.

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4^

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Flour and Feed Store.

Retired Farmer.

Blacksmith.

Carpenter Work Contractor.

Saloon Keeper.

Dealer in Hides, Pelts, etc.

Meat Market.

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Alvord, D. S. ........

Alvord, E. M

Allen, A

Allen, I)

Bostedor, C

Brown, W. M

Bruegal, Mordoff, &
Co..........„........

Baur, J.. ^,..

Burch, H

Blythe, J.....

Baldwin, L. H

Baldwin, D

Cuykendall, H. G...

Case,W

Curtis, O

Clark, O

Carpenter, M

Carpenter, M. F

Coon, L. H

Case, M. D

Case, A

Case, Q. W

Case, A. W

Case, J. §.'... ,

Chubbnck, E

Conklin, kx ^

Carr,-W. S |

Corey, J. D !

Dorry,D

Di^kerson, A

English, R

English, B. G

*:Engli8h, J. G :

0reen, K. i

freen, T..... i
ordanier, J. C |

Granger, N I

Goodyear, M

Gwinner, C

Hendershott, J

Hall,0. F...:

Hudson, Mrs. C

Hunt, A. J

■ JEtoxsie, J

Hox«ie, I

Hall, F

Hewitt, A. E

Hewitt & Norris

Johnson, W

Man.

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SATIYITI.

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N.Y..

Mich.
N. Y.

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N.Y

Ireland...

England..

a

Mich '.

N.Y

Conn

Germany.

Penna

N.Y

3Iich.
N. Y..

Mich.,
N. Y.,

Farmer and Stock Raiser.

'* and Miller.

Hardware Merchants.

Brewer.

Farmer.

'' and Stock Raiser.

Lumber Mill, Carpenter and Joiner, etc.
Farmer and Stock Raiser.
Surveying, Conveyancing, and Farming.
Farmer and Stock Raiser.
" '' Blacksmith.

" [port Railroads,

Agent Detroit, Fort Wayne, and Logans-
Farmer, and Brick and Cider Manufacturer.
Lumber, Lath, Shingles, and Lime Dealer.
Farmer and Stock Raiser.

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Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, etc.

Physician and Surgeon.

Capitalist.

Farmer and Real Estate Dealer.

Lumber, Lath, Shingles, and Lime Dealer.

Foundry, Agricul. Manuf r & Blacksmith.

Farmer and Stock Rai.<er.

'' '' " [and Blacksmith.

Carriage, Wagon, and Sleigh Manufacturer,^
Capitalist. |

Justice of the Peace. |

Grocery and Crockery Ware Dealer. |

Carriage and Wag. Manuf 'r. & Blacksmith.!
Banker. ■

Farmer.

" and Stock Raiser.

, xA.ttorney-at-Law.

.Attorneys. — Office over " People's Bank.
Eno'land.... : Farmer and Stock Raiser.

HAMS.

Kirchgessner, W....

Kirchhofer, S

Kemshall, T

Kief, J. D

Lewis, W. H

Lehn,C

Lockwood, S. W. ...

Lamb, J. P

Lamb, H. P

Loucks, J

Munger, M. E

McMahon, J.........

McMahon, J

Martin, J. H

Martin, G

Neeblina:, W

Nash, P. F

Polite, W. H

Palmer, G. R

Putnam, G. H

Root, B. F

Roller, J.M

Rush ton, W

Rabv, J I

Spafard,T. L |

Sherwood, W !

Sloat, C I

Spafard, J. F i

Spafard, A. W |

Spafard, F !

Stevens, C. F

Stevens, J. L

Surdam,T

j Sanborn, J

Steadman, E

Stringham, A. A...

Stitt, W. J

I Scully, P

I Stringham, D

I Thome, T. J

iTuthiil, G ,

! Van Duyre, J D..

\ Valentine, G

; Valentine, F

I Van Tuvle, J A...

I Wait, d. A

! Walbridge, C

f Witherili, N

j Witherill,D

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Date of

Settle-
ment.

1868
1872
1845
1836
1854
1854
1852
1836
1840
1884
1865
1835
1836
1845
1842
1860
1850
1868
1866
1861
1834
1848
1851
1845
1836
1845
1836
1853
1853
1838
1838
1835
1835
1855
1856
1847
1842
1860
1844
1858
1836
1836
1838
1833
1847
1833
1850
1859
1859

KiTIYITY.

DBSCRIPTIOS OF BUSINESS.

Germany... ; Baker and Confectioner.

Switzerl'ndi

England.... iFarmer and Stock Raiser.

N. Y.... |Real Estate Dealer.

Canada i Hotel Proprietor.

Germany... JGrocer and Crockery Ware Dealer.
Conn....r....i Undertaker and Furniture Manufacturer.
iMich iFarmer and Stock Raiser.

N. Y..:......

Conn ,

Ireland ,

a

Mich...!!!!!!

N. Y

Germany..
Mich....."..,,

Maine.

Mich

N. Y..

Germany..,
England...,

jMass !!,

iConn

iMich ,

iN. Y

Mass

jN.Y

IMich ,

N. Y

Conn ,

Canada W.

In. y

Hardware Merchant. ^
iFarmer and Stock Raiser.

*» [and Blacksmith.

Carriage, Wagon, and Sleigh Manufacturer,
I Harness and Saddle Maniiiacturer. [Goods.
^Dry Goods, Small Wares, & Gents' Furn'g
I Attorney- at-Law and Justice of the Peace.
|Harne.ss*^and Saddle Manufacturer.
I Physician and Surgeon,
j Undertaker.
iFarmer and Stock Raiser.

j t( a a

I Lumber, Lime, and Plaster Dealer.
Saw and Planing Mill, etc.

.< a i. a 4< •

Farmer and Stock Raiser.

{Ireland..

IMich

N. Y

iConn..
;Mich..

I a

In. y!!

Druggist.

Farmer and Stock Raiser.

Liveryman.

Postmaster and Express Agent.

Farmer and Stock Raiser.

.^Eaiiffs "^oiritis^ii^.

HAMS.

TOWNSHIP OR CITY. SECTION OR STREET.

Avery,C.W.&H.P

Buck, J. F

Bliss, C

**Bush, A

Boyden, S. & J. H..

Berdeen, W. H

Briggs, Mrs. L. E..

Camburn, W. C

Dell, W. H

Davenport, A

Donaldson, G. W...

Davidson, J. H

Easterly, J. 1

Easlick, Wm

Feather, J

Forbs, J

Forshe, D...

Powler,'N. M

Graff, J. F....

Grosu, J. P

» Gregory, W. M

Glover, R

Gross, J. J..... \i

Holbrook, A

Hoyt, J, L.....

Hammond, H. A...

Hammond, R

Hartw€ll,A.&S.G.

Harritt, J. A

Hammond, H. F....

Himerdinger, M

Hobgle, J., Jr.

Kidder, M

Kidder, A. S....

Klager, M.......

Linsley, J

Saline .

Section

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27-
3-
2-

26-
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30..

10..

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23.

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35

35

9

22

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23

9

14

15

3

Date of
Settle-
ment.

NATIVITY.

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16

14

26

25

25

36

26

5

6 ....

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29

1872
1863
1836
1840
1830
1833
1848
1836
1845
1833
1842
1836
1851
1865
1863
1837
1840
1832
1853
1847
1831
1847
1848
1844
1837
1830
1830
1858
1843
1843
1838
1852
1852
1852
1856
1842

New York.

a

Michigan...
New York.

'Michigan

iNew Jersey

Massachusetts.,

;New York

I Michigan.

New York

England

I Massachusetts..
I New Jersey....,

I New York..

iGerraany..

I New York.,
Michigan ..
; Germany...,
; Vermont ...,
New York.,

Post-Office Address. I DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

Clinton JFarmers.

Saline | *'

Macon.,
Saline .,

Macon..

Germany Saline .

a " j a

New York!!'!!!!!!) '^ ,

Capitalist. \

Money loaner.

Farmer, [machine ag't
" blooded stock, &
" and stock raiser.

German}^ jBridgewater.

Michigan jSaline

NAME.

Lyon, C

SLamb, W

Linsley, J

Layer, J

'\ Leindower, F

: Morgan, J. N

; Monroe, G. M

Miller, D

: McHenry, A

iNisley, S

i Osborne, Geo

' Parsons, C

Phelps, L. M

Parsons, R. W^

Rhoads, J. S

Reynolds, M

;Robison, E. C

Rouse, M. M

Rhoades, C

Sanford, W

Schaufle, J

Shaw, I

Shaw, Mrs. E

Stimson, T

Stimson, W

Sumner, A. D

Schlek, J

Sanford, E

Sutton, C

Steerle, M

Seeger, M .,

Trvon, E

Wood, J. P

Young, J. M

Young, Mrs. J. M..

I R,KSI33ElSrCE:.

i TOWNSHIP OR CITY. SECTION OR STREET. |

Saline Section

NATIVITY.

Post-Office Address.

Michigan Saline.

New York Macon

Germany Bridgewater.

Michigan Clinton

New York Macon

Michigan Saline

New York ''

Ireland York

Germany Bridgewater.

New York Saline

Massachusetts Benton

New York Saline

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

Farmer.

Michigan *'

New York Macon..

*' Benton.

Germany Saline.,

Michigan "

England "

New York "^ ,.

Germany ....' '*

New York | ''

*' Macon

Germany i Bridgewater.

-' [Saline

New York jClinton

Connecticut Saline

Michigan Benton....

New York Saline

* * and stock raiser.
Postmaster and farmer.
Farmer.

" and miller.

Money loaner.

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XAX]

ABdrews, 1
Annin, J. .
Clark, A. I
Cook, Mrs.
€k>nkli^, C.
I>avenport,
Gross, J. M
Gordon, A.
Gooding, M
.HftlL D......

Haight, L. «
Hauser, C. 1
Harmon, A,
Johnson, H

REiSII>E1^3"CE2.

Dat«of
Settle-
ment

NATIVITY. ;

OR CITY.

SECTION OR STREET.

ne

Section 1..

1857
1854
1837
1837
1838
1833
1852
1835
1862
1852
1848
1853
1840
1862

N. Y

Mich

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N. Y

a 1

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Germany... i

England....;

N.Y ..:

Penn

Saline i

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Germany... i

Mich....:....'

" i!!!!!;!!!!:

Canada |

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.

NAXE.

R-ESIDKlSrCE:.

Carpenter and Joiner. Jones, E

Farmer. Jones & Co

Farmer, Capitalist. Klain, J. A

iMoney Loaner. [kinds. Mason, M

JDealer in Brick, Tile, and Lumber of alii Manifold, W

I Dry Goods Merchant. \ Miller, A

iManufficturer of Agricultural Implements.: Mills, R. W

jRetired Farmer. [Furnishing Goods, etc. ^ Parsons, C

iStaple & Fancy Goods, Ladies' & Children's;' Risden, O

Physician and*^ Surgeon. I Schairer Bros.

|Blacksmith. \ Reinold

jDealer in Boots and Shoes, [mercial Men. Sturm, J...

Hotel Landlord, Conyenient Rooms for Com-; Tuttle, A. A

I Blacksmith, work done in ^^test manner. ;: Webb, M

TW'PORCITT.

SECTION OR STREET.

Saline.....

Section

i!!!!!!!!!!!!

i!!!!!!'!!!!!'

Date of
SetUe-
ment.

1866
1832
1834
1834
1834
1843
1833
1824

1845
1859
1831
1836

NATIVITY.

Vermont...,

DESCRIPTION OF BUSIICESS.

Tailor and Justice of the Peace.

Grocers and Provision Dealers.

Proprietor of Schuyler Mills and Saw Mill.

Druggist.

Retired.

Farmer.

*' [Shoes, Groceries, Glass Ware, etc.
Dealer in \>v^' Goods, Hats & Caps, Boots &
Survej^or.

Mich Carriage and Wagon Manufacturers.

Germany... Dealer in Harness, Trunks, Robes, and

^- Y jCooper. [Blankets.

^. Y jDlr. in Hardware & Agricultural Implem'ts.

^:M.

SELLER.

PURCHASER.

TowHSHiP. ; SuB-DivisioK. Seo. Ko. RANaE. -A f*' Date OF Sale. ^^^^"'^ Remabkb.

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TRANSFERS OF REAL EST

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Remarks.

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